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N185 GRV

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

70,668 mi
Last recorded70,668 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 GRV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 70,668 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut top mount has roughness

tow bar corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2024 70,486 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

tow bar corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2024 70,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

tow bar corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2023 69,935 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 69,932 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting passenger door step / inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drivers door step/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2023 69,923 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested BRAKE PIPE LEAKING (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM MASTER CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER & OUTER CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outline marker lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 68,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 6 Feb 2021 61,980 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 59,998 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 59,971 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f jacking point/chassis has inadequate repair, marked using green paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f inner chassis leg and inner wheel arch at front corroded, inadequate repairs carried out, areas marked with green paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s inner sill surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise n/s /f lower ball joint rubber perishing

Fail 4 May 2020 59,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced w/arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise n/s /f lower ball joint rubber perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,348 miles

Recent welding repairs carried out, undersealed

Fail 8 Apr 2019 58,345 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step and jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 54,325 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 54,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2017 53,234 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR BRAKE PIPE ACROSS AXEL CORRODED LEFT TO RIGHT (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,386 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 May 2015 47,212 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 May 2014 45,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 43,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2013 43,273 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 42,265 miles

power steering pipes rusty

rear axel brake pipe pitted

Fail 24 May 2012 42,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

power steering pipes rusty

rear axel brake pipe pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,357 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,682 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 38,680 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine oil leak

front crossmember corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,716 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 36,716 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,337 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 34,337 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 31,881 miles

air intake pipe blowing

battery tray corroded

chip in middle of windscreen

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering

Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,614 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 27,596 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N185 GRV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 N185 GRV, 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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N185 GRV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N185 GRV shows 33 tests with a 60.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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