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N896 YUX

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,561 mi
Last recorded146,561 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 YUX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 146,561 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 146,561 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 145,030 miles

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

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

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

beam benders fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2025 145,030 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

beam benders fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2024 144,995 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 144,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 of (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 144,580 miles

wipers running slow

Pass 20 Oct 2015 144,423 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion radiator/bumper support (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 140,907 miles

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

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

o/s/r bumper is cracked

rear body jacks are corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 136,384 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 135,764 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

VERY BAD OIL LEAK!

coolant pipe under bonnet is Ex.chaffed

exhaust rubber mountings are deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped and corroding

front brake pad sensor wires are broken

o/s/f shock absorber has leaked oil

reduced damping effect on front and rear shock absorbers

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Fail 27 Aug 2009 135,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

VERY BAD OIL LEAK!

coolant pipe under bonnet is Ex.chaffed

exhaust rubber mountings are deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped and corroding

front brake pad sensor wires are broken

o/s/f shock absorber has leaked oil

reduced damping effect on front and rear shock absorbers

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Pass 23 Jul 2008 122,354 miles

front cv gaiters starting to perrish

power steering pipes starting to corrode

power steering rack damp

rear crossmember starting to corrode

slight play to rear wheel bearings

Fail 19 Jul 2008 123,346 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front cv gaiters starting to perrish

power steering pipes starting to corrode

power steering rack damp

rear crossmember starting to corrode

slight play to rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jul 2007 113,333 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 103,756 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 103,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2006 103,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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N896 YUX is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N896 YUX, 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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N896 YUX is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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