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N894 MWS

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,819 mi
Last recorded44,819 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN894 MWS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 44,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread may need attention soon (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 44,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 43,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread will need attention soon (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 43,334 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear beam pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread will need attention soon (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 42,611 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 42,589 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 42,058 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 41,294 miles

Both rear tyres are 15 years old

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 41,285 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened outer surfaces badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are 15 years old

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 39,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted will need attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2019 39,846 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted will need attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 39,050 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 39,050 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 38,869 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,218 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 37,679 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 37,591 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 37,130 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,646 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 34,575 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 32,388 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 30,093 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 9,227 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 28,055 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 26,548 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 24,966 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 24,966 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 24,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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N894 MWS 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 78.6%.

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 N894 MWS, 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 N894 MWS registered?

N894 MWS is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N894 MWS shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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