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N189 GRV

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

63,804 mi
Last recorded63,804 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 GRV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 63,804 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 63,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 61,935 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

dip stick not fitted not leaking

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Mar 2025 61,926 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts exhaust tail pipe (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

dip stick not fitted not leaking

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Mar 2024 60,589 miles

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

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

underside of the vehicle is heavily under sealed

Fail 6 Mar 2024 60,567 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

underside of the vehicle is heavily under sealed

Pass 21 Feb 2023 58,776 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 58,776 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation parking brake mounts (1.1.15 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2022 57,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 54,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 54,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 53,725 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play all four wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering column universal joint has slight play

Fail 22 Feb 2020 53,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all four wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering column universal joint has slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2019 52,722 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 52,722 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 52,101 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 52,081 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 51,544 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 51,280 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 46,725 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 46,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,677 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 42,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,232 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,319 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 35,304 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 32,012 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 32,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre damage to sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,645 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 25,638 miles

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,921 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 20,910 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 16,628 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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N189 GRV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 N189 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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What year was N189 GRV registered?

N189 GRV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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