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N97 LWT

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,066 mi
Last recorded76,066 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN97 LWT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 76,066 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 73,608 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 73,606 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 73,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 73,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective one rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 72,661 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2023 72,661 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessive fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from front to joiner for rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all the brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 70,804 miles

Front Both front exhaust rubber mounts badly deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper End outline marker not working

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 69,551 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside inner sill / step corroded

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 69,551 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside inner sill / step corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 68,293 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 66,953 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 66,232 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 65,140 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 63,016 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 61,376 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,670 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 56,449 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 52,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 52,890 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 48,952 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,233 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 47,233 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 42,211 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front wipers poor spray,advise

Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,211 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front wipers poor spray,advise

Pass 14 Nov 2007 38,371 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 34,594 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 33,296 miles

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

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

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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N97 LWT is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N97 LWT, 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 N97 LWT registered?

N97 LWT is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N97 LWT shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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