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N598 LYJ

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,174 mi
Last recorded53,174 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN598 LYJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 53,174 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2026 53,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 52,797 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 52,686 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 52,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 52,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bump stop missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bump stop missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light cluster surround is loose but unlikely to fall off

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring suspension shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **Strong advise** tyre 15 years old and cracking around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 52,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre size: 195/70R15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 52,364 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Coolant level slightly low

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/70/R15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Rear Lens slightly cracked

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/70/R15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 52,008 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 51,619 miles

Offside Rear lens cracked

Oil leak slight leak sump area

Rear axle bump stop rubbers deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2017 51,614 miles

o/s/rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,581 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,270 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 50,781 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,639 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,857 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,595 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,024 miles

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

both front tyres becoming worn

Fail 12 Mar 2010 46,015 miles

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

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

both front tyres becoming worn

Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,675 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,952 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,326 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,662 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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N598 LYJ is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N598 LYJ, 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 N598 LYJ registered?

N598 LYJ is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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