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N717 AAU

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

64,325 mi
Last recorded64,325 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN717 AAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 64,325 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrel corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrel corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

light on dash (coolant)

Fail 2 Oct 2025 64,309 miles

Emissions unable to be completed cannot fit exhaust into pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust rubbers perished recommend

Pass 9 Oct 2024 60,881 miles

Both inner sills at front have been repaired and are heavily under sealed

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 58,841 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 58,741 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 55,538 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 54,618 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 53,854 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 52,905 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 52,900 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 51,398 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 49,872 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front lower step skin has minor corrosion

Offside Front lower step skin has minor corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2016 48,361 miles

Front brake discs & callipers showing rust corrosion

Nearside Front upper side light inoperative

Offside Rear upper marker light inoperative

Pass 10 Aug 2015 47,793 miles

drivers door mirror glass damaged

slight warp ovality n/s/f brake

Pass 22 Jul 2014 44,492 miles

drivers door mirror glass damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2013 43,187 miles

DVLA V5 records not true

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

drivers mirror damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2013 43,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

DVLA V5 records not true

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

drivers mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2012 41,504 miles

drivers door mirror glass damaged

n/s/f steal brake pipes into flexibles showing corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2012 41,504 miles

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

drivers door mirror glass damaged

n/s/f steal brake pipes into flexibles showing corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2011 39,403 miles

PAS steal pipes badly rusting

advise attension to handbrake travel

eng oil on min

Fail 24 Jun 2011 39,403 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

PAS steal pipes badly rusting

advise attension to handbrake travel

eng oil on min

Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,911 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 36,911 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 36,188 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,603 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 35,590 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise deteriation of rear floor boards

Fail 31 Aug 2006 32,665 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise deteriation of rear floor boards

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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N717 AAU 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 67.9%.

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 N717 AAU, 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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N717 AAU is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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