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N796 EYA

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,270 mi
Last recorded56,270 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN796 EYA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 56,270 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 55,774 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 55,369 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 55,020 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 54,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside lower door step very rusty

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,298 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,333 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

nearside front jacking point area rusted & holed

underside needs a wax oyl

Pass 6 Sep 2013 46,688 miles

Corrosion on both rear shock covers

Corrosion on rear Leaf springs

N\s front inner sill corroded but not in load bearing area

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak on engine noted

Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,703 miles

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 43,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,550 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake hoses ferrals have surface corrosion only

Steel power steering pipe have surface corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2007 40,021 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 40,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front crossmember corroded

power steering pipes getting corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2006 38,452 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 38,452 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

flexy brake hose end ferrules getting corroded

hand brake cable getting corroded

nearside rear tyre wall cracking up

oil leak

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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N796 EYA is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N796 EYA, 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 N796 EYA registered?

N796 EYA is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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