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N974 SVV

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

89,277 mi
Last recorded89,277 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN974 SVV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 89,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 83,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion holes outside of prescribed areas in both inner and outer front sills

Fail 18 Apr 2024 83,732 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion holes outside of prescribed areas in both inner and outer front sills

Pass 14 Apr 2023 80,883 miles

offside front shock absorber damp

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge and perished

Pass 14 Apr 2022 75,562 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 75,562 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x1 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 72,444 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 72,440 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 70,998 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 70,995 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 67,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front crossmember corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,886 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front bolt on cross member corroded

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 62,880 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front bolt on cross member corroded

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,981 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 58,976 miles

Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear front brake binding both (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre deflated

Pass 12 Apr 2016 50,941 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 50,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 47,692 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 44,854 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,490 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 44,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 44,122 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

corrosion to front cross member (rad support)

nearside rear tyre deteriation

offside front tyre deteriation

offside rear tyre deteriation

washers weak

Fail 7 Oct 2009 42,579 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre slight deteriation

offside rear tyre slight deteriation

Pass 7 Oct 2009 42,579 miles

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre slight deteriation

offside rear tyre slight deteriation

Pass 4 Aug 2008 42,015 miles

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

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

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

front cross member slight corrosion

offside rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 4 Aug 2007 41,260 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 39,335 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 37,708 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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N974 SVV 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 N974 SVV, 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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N974 SVV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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