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N603 HBV

1996 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

95,323 mi
Last recorded95,323 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN603 HBV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 95,323 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 95,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 93,321 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 92,478 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 91,304 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 90,236 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring misshaped towards rear

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 89,828 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 89,411 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil under engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 89,406 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded under vehicle along chassis leg by fuel tank close to clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along rear axle in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil under engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 88,885 miles

nearside rear brake slightly dragging

Pass 24 Mar 2017 88,129 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 86,096 miles

nearside top marker light not working

Pass 27 Mar 2015 85,108 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 85,108 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,359 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,303 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 82,456 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 80,422 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 79,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 79,919 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fanbelt cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2009 78,859 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 78,859 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 77,214 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 74,956 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 74,956 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

power steerin g pipes starting to corrode

Pass 6 May 2006 68,864 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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N603 HBV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N603 HBV, 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 N603 HBV registered?

N603 HBV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N603 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N603 HBV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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