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N165 HGL

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,127 mi
Last recorded157,127 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 HGL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 157,127 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 156,109 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 156,106 miles

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

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 155,774 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 154,890 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear brake pipe has some corrosion near joiner (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 153,877 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 153,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 152,097 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 152,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 148,033 miles

all 4 tyres perished

all 4 wheel bearing have slight play

Pass 14 May 2015 145,697 miles

all 4 tyres sidewalls slightly perished

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 14 May 2015 145,697 miles

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

all 4 tyres sidewalls slightly perished

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 15 May 2014 142,676 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front and rear tyres perrished on sidewalls

Fail 15 May 2014 142,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front and rear tyres perrished on sidewalls

Pass 3 Apr 2013 137,737 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in front and rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 Apr 2012 129,283 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 129,283 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 116,217 miles

n/s/f side repeater light loose in wing

sidewalls of o/s tyres cracking slightly

Fail 22 Mar 2011 116,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f side repeater light loose in wing

sidewalls of o/s tyres cracking slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2010 108,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 102,154 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 102,154 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 96,998 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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N165 HGL is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 N165 HGL, 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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N165 HGL is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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