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N98 YVO

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,714 mi
Last recorded72,714 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 YVO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 72,714 miles

Central Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Two pipes on power steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 72,706 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Two pipes on power steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 72,064 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 68,433 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 65,187 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 65,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective Adjuster Not Static ... Adjuster Detached (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 60,206 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 58,448 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 58,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 50,655 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 49,187 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 44,394 miles

Both front wipers split at edges

NS steering rack gaiter detiorated

NSF, OSF & OSR Tyres dated 2009

Nearside Rear NSR tyre undated

Pass 19 Jun 2015 43,627 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 42,271 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 19 Jun 2013 41,080 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 40,997 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 39,092 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 36,589 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 36,570 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 36,570 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 34,006 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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N98 YVO is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N98 YVO, 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 N98 YVO registered?

N98 YVO is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N98 YVO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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