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M685 NTT

1995 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

161,154 mi
Last recorded161,154 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM685 NTT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 161,154 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both park brake cable outers swollen and corroded

both sidewalls of camper body badly rotten and bowing

indicators flash fast

n/s cab door check strap broken off inside door pillar

Fail 18 Feb 2026 161,154 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both park brake cable outers swollen and corroded

both sidewalls of camper body badly rotten and bowing

indicators flash fast

n/s cab door check strap broken off inside door pillar

Pass 10 Mar 2025 159,490 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

both park brake cables swollen and cracked

indicators flash faster than normal

play/wear in wiper linkages

Pass 8 Mar 2024 157,995 miles

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

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

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

all indicators flash fast

both park brake cable outers swollen

both rear tyres very old (date stamp is 4709) and starting to perish

front to rear steel brake pipe corroded in clips

rear steel brake pipe on axle corroded

significant wear/play in wiper linkages

Fail 6 Mar 2024 157,995 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch behind strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed dangerously perished 215/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all indicators flash fast

both park brake cable outers swollen

both rear tyres very old (date stamp is 4709) and starting to perish

front to rear steel brake pipe corroded in clips

rear steel brake pipe on axle corroded

significant wear/play in wiper linkages

Pass 19 Jan 2023 154,733 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

headlamp levelling not working camper

Fail 18 Jan 2023 54,733 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

headlamp levelling not working camper

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 152,811 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside van has been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

head lamp levelling not working (camper)

no reverse lights working

wipers do not self park and only working on fast speed at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2021 151,831 miles

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

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

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

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

headlamp levelling not working( camper)

no reverse lights working

parking brake poor

Fail 13 Jan 2021 151,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping to right image outside tolerance range (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping to right image outside tolerance range (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

headlamp levelling not working( camper)

no reverse lights working

parking brake poor

Fail 25 Nov 2020 151,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 149,816 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 147,047 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 145,925 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 143,966 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 143,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 141,826 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 139,978 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 136,954 miles

Headlight beam pattern (stickers faded)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 135,631 miles

steering wheel ball fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2012 135,631 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

steering wheel ball fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2011 133,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osr tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2009 132,530 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 127,702 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 121,491 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 121,491 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 120,320 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 120,320 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

engine has oil leak

front pad sensor wires broken

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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M685 NTT is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,584 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 M685 NTT, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M685 NTT is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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