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B3 ELD

1996 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

45,104 mi
Last recorded45,104 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 ELD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 45,104 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 45,071 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2026 44,959 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both lamps no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 43,657 miles

Front Front cross member fro radiator support starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2024 42,193 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 40,710 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 38,658 miles

o/s/f strut has light misting of oil

Pass 26 May 2021 36,976 miles

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

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2020 35,199 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 33,500 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 32,571 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 31,948 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,647 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 30,551 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 28,886 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 27,864 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 26,702 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,104 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2009 25,075 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 25,066 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 25,053 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 24,510 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 24,464 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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B3 ELD is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 B3 ELD, 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 B3 ELD registered?

B3 ELD is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is B3 ELD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 ELD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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