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N851 PUL

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

83,637 mi
Last recorded83,637 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN851 PUL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 83,637 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 82,718 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 82,716 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 82,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced doorstep / sill corroded, attention required soon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 82,292 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced doorstep / sill corroded, attention required soon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 82,135 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step / outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 82,135 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step / outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 81,463 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill / door step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 81,463 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill / door step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 80,531 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in outer sidewall advise replacement

Offside Front tyre has cracks in sidewall advise replacement

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sill excessively corroded not in a prescribed area

Fail 24 May 2019 80,530 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cracks in outer sidewall of tyre - advise replacement

Offside Front cracks in outer sidewall of tyre - advise replacement

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 78,826 miles

Body has slight corrosion Front crossmember badly corroded-radiator may fall out ! (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Front chassis leg corroded (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 78,229 miles

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

exhaust is in poor condition also the tail pipe is missing

oil leak

os wishbone rear bush is getting soft

slight play in both front wheel bearings

very slight movement in the ball joints

Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,697 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 75,697 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 73,838 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wishbone rear bushes are showing signs of wear

very slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2013 67,457 miles

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

front Xmember that holds in the radiator is very rusty

osr number plate lamp is damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2013 67,457 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

osr number plate lamp is damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,516 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 64,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2011 60,501 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

exhaust tailpipe corroded

front tyres close to limit

slight play in front bearings

Fail 11 May 2011 60,501 miles

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

exhaust rubbers perished

exhaust tailpipe corroded

front tyres close to limit

slight play in front bearings

Pass 9 Apr 2010 59,428 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside side repeator dim

Pass 16 Mar 2009 58,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 57,456 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2006 56,350 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 54,771 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 54,771 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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N851 PUL 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 N851 PUL, 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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N851 PUL is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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