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N629 FHL

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,565 mi
Last recorded178,565 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN629 FHL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 178,565 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 178,279 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 176,474 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 174,369 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 171,206 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 170,495 miles

Front Inner pads not fully visible - not allowing full inspection

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 163,175 miles

Front brakes not fully visible - not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 163,138 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front brakes not fully visible - not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 160,152 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pads not fully visible not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 May 2017 156,232 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack/perish on outer sidewall

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 151,340 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack and perish on inner sidewalls

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish on outer sidewall near bead

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 140,669 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 135,258 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 132,000 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 126,596 miles

water in offside front indicator

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 124,381 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2010 123,880 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

offside front brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2009 119,337 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2008 114,470 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 114,470 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 107,565 miles

both front tyres close to legal tread wear limit

very slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Oct 2006 97,671 miles

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

Oil leak

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 90,796 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 90,787 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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N629 FHL is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N629 FHL, 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 N629 FHL registered?

N629 FHL is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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