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N859 GWX

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,994 mi
Last recorded139,994 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN859 GWX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 139,994 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 139,994 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 139,276 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Radiator lower mounting bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 139,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Radiator lower mounting bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 138,036 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 137,459 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 136,496 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 135,610 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 135,610 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 134,811 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 13,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine sump ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2016 132,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body corroded around passenger window.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear body corroded

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

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

Oil leak from sump ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 143,049 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2015 143,049 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 127,523 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 124,314 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 121,094 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 121,047 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 25 Jul 2011 119,711 miles

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jul 2010 118,508 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 116,064 miles

front discs getting rusty and braking surface reduced

Pass 22 Jul 2008 113,886 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 110,314 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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N859 GWX is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N859 GWX, 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 N859 GWX registered?

N859 GWX is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N859 GWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N859 GWX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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