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N561 GOR

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

88,088 mi
Last recorded88,088 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN561 GOR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 88,088 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 88,071 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing next to flexy hose mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp puts reverse lamp on (4.3.3 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pump damp

Pass 19 Mar 2025 88,066 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 88,066 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 88,066 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various corrosion to under body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 86,067 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 84,536 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 84,508 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 83,114 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 82,390 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 81,963 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 81,958 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 81,955 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced full under side step and top of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sharp edge under lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp All rear lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier tray holed and corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake operation has excessive oil discharge vaccum pump (1.1.7 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

rear leaf springs weak and bump stops perishing away

Pass 27 Sep 2017 81,875 miles

drivers window switch insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2017 81,874 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported underbonnet and underbody (1.9.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on seized (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

battery u/s and terminals require attention

drivers window switch insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,382 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 81,382 miles

All position lamps not working both front roof marker lights (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 80,395 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 80,394 miles

Registration plate lamp not working lamp unit rotton away (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 80,370 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 79,265 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 79,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2014 77,745 miles

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

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

offside front outrigger is corroded.

offside rear tyre is cracked.

Pass 21 May 2013 76,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering pipe is corroded

Pass 12 May 2012 75,113 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

f/n/s brake disc is slightly corroded

front cross member is corroded

fuel cap is not the correct type, it does form a seal and is secure

one of the exhaust mounting rubbers is broken

r/n/stop marker light is not working

there is slight play in f/o/s hub

Fail 12 May 2012 75,113 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

f/n/s brake disc is slightly corroded

front cross member is corroded

fuel cap is not the correct type, it does form a seal and is secure

one of the exhaust mounting rubbers is broken

r/n/stop marker light is not working

there is slight play in f/o/s hub

Pass 11 Mar 2011 73,911 miles

O/S/F inner floor corroded but not stuctural or near suspension mount

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 72,436 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 72,423 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,946 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 67,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

front tyres 2mm

rear lamp lens cracked and glued

Pass 2 Oct 2007 67,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front tyres 2mm

rear lamp lens cracked and glued

Pass 5 Apr 2007 66,806 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 64,755 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 64,737 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

o/s/r top marker lamp not working

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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N561 GOR is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 N561 GOR, 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 N561 GOR registered?

N561 GOR is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N561 GOR shows 35 tests with a 62.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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