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N717 PBO

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

107,837 mi
Last recorded107,837 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN717 PBO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 107,837 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 107,837 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 105,663 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 105,655 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 16 May 2023 104,343 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 100,070 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 94,218 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around oil cooler area... broken wire also (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 90,670 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 89,175 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 88,230 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 86,864 miles

both rack ends have play

both rear wheel bearings have play

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 6 Apr 2017 86,863 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

both rack ends have play

both rear wheel bearings have play

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2016 84,456 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 84,373 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,658 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 81,843 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 81,843 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 80,207 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 80,207 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 77,445 miles

oil leak on engine

steering rack pipes slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2011 75,751 miles

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

advise corrosion of side sills

Pass 26 May 2010 75,045 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 75,045 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 74,086 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 74,086 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 72,478 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 71,297 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 71,297 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 68,752 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2006 68,752 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

both front tyres low 3mm

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jun 2005 67,370 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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N717 PBO is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 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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N717 PBO is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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