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N518 CTS

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

96,571 mi
Last recorded96,571 miles
Recorded on17 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 CTS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2026 96,571 miles

underbody undersealed and components

Pass 10 May 2025 95,243 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 93,402 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres over ten years old

Fail 21 Mar 2024 93,400 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor rotten next to subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All tyres over 10 year old

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 91,472 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 91,465 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery underneath (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of brake hoses, failure of brakes possible (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front wipers hitting the scuttle panel

Pass 19 Apr 2022 89,895 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 89,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 88,165 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 88,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel upside down

Pass 25 Mar 2020 87,379 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 87,376 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 85,399 miles

all brake pipes black

some parts cant be checked due to black shoots

underside covered in black shoots

Fail 19 Mar 2019 85,339 miles

Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (0.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

all brake pipes black

some parts cant be checked due to black shoots

underside covered in black shoots

Pass 15 Mar 2018 83,396 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 78,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 76,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,060 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 72,630 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 72,630 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 70,645 miles

offside inner wing corroded/holed at battery mount

Pass 20 Jun 2011 70,149 miles

offside front inner wing corroded/holed under battery tray

offside sill corroded/holed

Fail 20 Jun 2011 70,149 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front inner wing corroded/holed under battery tray

offside sill corroded/holed

Pass 29 Apr 2010 67,252 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 65,058 miles

O/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 60,668 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 58,240 miles

The Vehicle has two Vin nos.Two stage build,Stage one Vin no is ZFA23000005108179 Stage two Vin no is ZAJAT2BEB95B00506 Stage two Vin is used for MOT(section 6.3 page 2 note of the VOSA MOT inspection manual )

The location of the 2nd stage build vin no is the drivers step footwell

Pass 4 May 2007 57,303 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 57,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 53,184 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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N518 CTS is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 74,888 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N518 CTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N518 CTS registered?

N518 CTS is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N518 CTS shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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