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N196 GMJ

1996 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,484 mi
Last recorded131,484 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 GMJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 131,484 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 124,739 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 114,425 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 104,500 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 104,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

parking brake did not achieve lock out during the brake test.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 96,788 miles

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

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

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

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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N196 GMJ is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N196 GMJ, 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 N196 GMJ registered?

N196 GMJ is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N196 GMJ safe to buy?

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