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N548 WAV

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,689 mi
Last recorded56,689 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN548 WAV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 56,689 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 56,180 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 54,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE NOT CONNECTED

Nearside Front WIRE HANGING VERY LOW

Nearside HEADLIGHT LEVEL NOT WORKING ON CAMPER VAN

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside HEADLIGHT LEVEL NOT WORKING ON CAMPER VAN

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Rear BRAKE NOISE

Upper RAD MOUNTINGS SPLIT BAD SUGGEST REPLACEMENT

Fail 2 May 2024 54,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE NOT CONNECTED

Nearside Front WIRE HANGING VERY LOW

Nearside HEADLIGHT LEVEL NOT WORKING ON CAMPER VAN

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside HEADLIGHT LEVEL NOT WORKING ON CAMPER VAN

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Rear BRAKE NOISE

Upper RAD MOUNTINGS SPLIT BAD SUGGEST REPLACEMENT

Pass 5 Apr 2023 54,077 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 51,724 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 51,749 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 51,749 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 51,297 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 51,103 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 51,103 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 50,616 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 50,129 miles

slight corrosion on all brake hose ferrals

slight corrosion on front door steps

Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,110 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

O/S+N/S door steps and sills corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 50,110 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S+N/S door steps and sills corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 49,889 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 49,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,477 miles

O/S/F shock slight leak

all tyres slight cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2013 48,962 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 47,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,379 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 45,954 miles

n/s/f upper marker light inop

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 16 Aug 2010 45,347 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,347 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,866 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,130 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,612 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 38,612 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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N548 WAV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N548 WAV, 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 N548 WAV registered?

N548 WAV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N548 WAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N548 WAV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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