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N530 LAF

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,991 mi
Last recorded105,991 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN530 LAF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 105,991 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 105,257 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 104,386 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 102,889 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill advance corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2023 102,884 miles

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill advance corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2022 101,712 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 101,701 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 100,436 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 99,444 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 98,343 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 98,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 96,324 miles

Nearside Front inner wing showing signs of surface corrosion

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2017 95,713 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 95,709 miles

Battery insecure Due to corrosion (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 90,568 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 87,024 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 84,247 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 80,301 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 77,889 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 73,043 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2011 73,020 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,539 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 66,539 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 58,614 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 58,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 55,332 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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N530 LAF is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N530 LAF, 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 N530 LAF registered?

N530 LAF is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N530 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N530 LAF shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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