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W296 NJS

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

66,074 mi
Last recorded66,074 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 NJS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 66,074 miles

n/s front inner step is holed and corroded, not within any prescribed areas

Fail 1 Dec 2025 66,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s front inner step is holed and corroded, not within any prescribed areas

Pass 27 Dec 2024 56,995 miles

corrosion in front inner wings

slight oil leaks

Pass 31 Jan 2024 53,203 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 53,193 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing, at brake pipe mounting holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 51,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

sighns of slight corrosion around o/s/f & n/s/f sub frame mountings

Fail 6 Feb 2023 51,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

sighns of slight corrosion around o/s/f & n/s/f sub frame mountings

Pass 9 Feb 2022 48,686 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 46,931 miles

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

corrosion o/s & n/s under step cover panels

corrosion o/s/f inner wing but not in a prescribed area

slight engine oil leak above starter motor

Pass 18 Feb 2020 46,837 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer perished, inner wet, but appears to be from engine (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 46,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer perished, inner wet, but appears to be from engine (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 44,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensor to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 42,402 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 42,402 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector pump on engine (7.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 40,938 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 37,513 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 37,513 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 36,973 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake backplates corroded

lower rad carrier corroded

some corrossion under o/s step area

Fail 23 Jun 2015 36,973 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust middle box squashed and rattling

front brake backplates corroded

n/s/r tyre light cracking

o/s/r tyre sidewall swlight cracking

some corrossion under o/s step area

Pass 10 Apr 2014 34,879 miles

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

nearside rear tyre outer wall getting perished

some play rear wheel bearings

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2013 33,905 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 33,929 miles

exhaust corroding all over

near side rear wheel slight binding

under radiator support crossmember corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2012 33,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust corroding all over

near side rear wheel slight binding

under radiator support crossmember corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2009 33,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both sides rear wheel bearing slight play/near side front wheel bearing slight play/exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2009 33,423 miles

both sides rear wheel bearing slight play/near side front wheel bearing slight play/exhaust corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,874 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 32,796 miles

exaust corroding †vehicle very dry underneath

Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,766 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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W296 NJS is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 57,673 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 W296 NJS, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W296 NJS is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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