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N834 ARA

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

78,498 mi
Last recorded78,498 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN834 ARA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 78,498 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Intake pipe insecure

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

Fail 11 Apr 2026 78,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Intake pipe insecure

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 76,403 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 76,396 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 74,303 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2024 74,300 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 71,473 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 71,247 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 71,247 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 70,858 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 70,419 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 67,776 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 64,835 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 62,956 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 60,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smears the screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 58,662 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 58,662 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 57,121 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 53,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 16 Apr 2012 53,487 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,487 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 49,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,235 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,913 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 41,532 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 38,356 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 33,762 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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N834 ARA is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 N834 ARA, 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 N834 ARA registered?

N834 ARA is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N834 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N834 ARA shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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