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N529 YRB

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

55,098 mi
Last recorded55,098 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN529 YRB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 55,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power Steering Pipes Corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2024 54,995 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 54,965 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 54,961 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 52,133 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 51,802 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 51,626 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 45,500 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 45,500 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 42,746 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 41,703 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 40,245 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,411 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,696 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 37,171 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,823 miles

near side rear tyre cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,931 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 32,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front cross member below radiator poor condition

knocking on front top suspension offside and nearside

offside rear service brake low effort

Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,950 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 3,192 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 30,722 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 30,722 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 29,232 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s/r wheel slightly tight rotate

Pass 20 May 2006 29,052 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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N529 YRB is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N529 YRB, 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 N529 YRB registered?

N529 YRB is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N529 YRB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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