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N565 GOR

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,573 mi
Last recorded65,573 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN565 GOR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 65,573 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 65,573 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point into inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 65,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 64,595 miles

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 May 2024 64,595 miles

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 64,219 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 63,495 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid Union on steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Step corroded

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 63,495 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid Union on steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Step corroded

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 63,468 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 63,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 63,357 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 62,847 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 62,845 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 62,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 61,355 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 61,348 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.A.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,321 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 59,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,531 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 58,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 53,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all wheel bearings have slight play

nearside rear tyre worn close to wearbars

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2014 53,507 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all wheel bearings have slight play

nearside rear tyre worn close to wearbars

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,002 miles

front crossmember extremely corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2013 51,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front crossmember extremely corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 51,257 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer sill corroded

front subframe corroded

Radiator support panel badly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2012 51,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer sill corroded

front subframe corroded

Radiator support panel badly corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2011 50,941 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,941 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,001 miles

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 43,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 42,418 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 42,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 38,225 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 33,962 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 33,960 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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N565 GOR is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N565 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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N565 GOR is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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