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N715 PBO

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,377 mi
Last recorded81,377 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN715 PBO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 81,377 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 81,187 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis inner wing at engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 79,746 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

CORROSION VAROIUS STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Central Exhaust mounting defective BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT CROSS/MEMBER AND OFF/SIDE FRONT CHASSIS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 79,738 miles

Exhaust system insecure MIDDLE BOX MOUNTINGS MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT CROSS/MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 79,688 miles

Both front chassis members under bonnet corroded

Both rear light lenses faded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All,fronts worst (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Nearside instep corroded

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 79,681 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Both front chassis members under bonnet corroded

Both light lenses faded leaving light outputs dull

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL, fronts worst (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front in step corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Nearside rear wheel tight to spin

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 78,952 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 78,573 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 75,553 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around engine mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 75,553 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch near subframe mount inner ans outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper marker light inop

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 72,569 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 6,930 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 66,874 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f cv boot damp

Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,188 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front crossmember

rear bumper loose

Pass 1 Aug 2012 60,531 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 60,621 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,533 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 7 Jul 2011 57,533 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2010 53,518 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,990 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 44,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 44,365 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 42,386 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 41,121 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N715 PBO is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N715 PBO, 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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N715 PBO is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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