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N85 YVO

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

86,429 mi
Last recorded86,429 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN85 YVO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 86,429 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both sides front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 86,427 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both sides front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 85,171 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 85,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch to floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 84,675 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2024 84,675 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2023 83,430 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 83,049 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 83,042 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis / outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 82,613 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 81,980 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 81,980 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

radiator support member corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2020 81,972 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

radiator support member corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 79,626 miles

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

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 18 Jan 2018 78,012 miles

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

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 14 Feb 2017 76,868 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 76,836 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow+ jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 74,556 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 74,544 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Under sill as marked (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Under sill as marked (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 73,121 miles

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

n/s under sill [ step ] starting to corroed

o/s rear tyre outer side wall starting to crack

Pass 25 Jan 2014 71,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 69,507 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 67,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,567 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 65,375 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 65,375 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,221 miles

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

Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear tyre has slight cut to inner side wall but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

o/s rear wheel is slightly stiff when rotated by hand

Pass 4 Oct 2007 60,576 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 60,576 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 56,609 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 52,472 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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N85 YVO is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N85 YVO, 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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N85 YVO is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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