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N970 BST

1996 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,476 mi
Last recorded97,476 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN970 BST
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 97,476 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,766 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs are pitted on inner face

Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 36,832 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has cracked sidewall

n/s/r tailamp cracked no white light emitted

o/s/f tyre has cracked sidewall

o/s/r tailamp cracked no white light emitted

Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,001 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 30,549 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 30,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N970 BST is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N970 BST, 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 N970 BST registered?

N970 BST is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is N970 BST safe to buy?

The MOT history for N970 BST shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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