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L237 GTX

1994 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

128,579 mi
Last recorded128,579 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL237 GTX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 128,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

dry under body

Pass 30 Jun 2023 122,845 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill close to excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 122,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill close to excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 122,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front step panel corroded near seat belt mount

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear add on air bags deflated

Pass 20 Jun 2022 110,587 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 110,519 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective No key (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Front traction control arm nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front traction control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside rear suspension air bag split

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Reverse light not working

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 104,782 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 104,766 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 103,224 miles

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Front suspension corroded

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

Offside front wheel bearing slight play

Offside rack boot poor

Offside rear bearing slight play

Slight rack play

Fail 7 Jul 2020 103,224 miles

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Front suspension corroded

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

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

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing slight play

Offside rack boot poor

Offside rear bearing slight play

Slight rack play

Pass 21 Feb 2019 100,330 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 99,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front headlight masked

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front headlight masked

Fail 10 Apr 2018 99,593 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front headlight masked

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front headlight masked

Pass 5 Apr 2017 98,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle feed to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

headlights masked

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 29 Mar 2017 98,946 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle feed to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

headlights masked

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,164 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front door handle inner modified but can still be readily used

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

body skirts loose

Pass 22 Apr 2015 94,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

dip converters fitted to headlamps

general corrosion to underside

o/s rear wheel corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 94,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

general corrosion to all underside

n/s front inner door handle nissing but pull cord operational

o/s rear wheel corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 94,210 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

dip converters fitted to headlamps

general corrosion to chassis and panels

n/s inner door handle missing but operated by pull handle

o/s front and n/s rear wheel rims corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2014 94,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

general corrosion to chassis and panels

n/s inner door handle missing but pull handle operating door

o/sfront and o/s rear wheel rims corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 91,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 89,637 miles

N/S Headlight masked

O/S headlight masked

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 89,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

O/S headlight masked

Pass 29 Mar 2011 87,961 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs scored

headlights masked as dipped to right

Fail 29 Mar 2011 87,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs scored

headlights masked as dipped to right

Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,537 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

headlights masked as they dip to the right

Pass 31 Mar 2009 86,655 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 86,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 84,627 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

N/S headlight masked as it dip to the right

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S headlight masked as it dips to the right

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 84,627 miles

N/S headlight masked as it dip to the right

O/S headlight masked as it dips to the right

Pass 3 Apr 2007 79,514 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing worn

rear spring bushes worn

rear wheel bearings worn

Fail 2 Apr 2007 79,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

engine oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing worn

rear spring bushes worn

rear wheel bearings worn

Pass 4 Apr 2006 75,891 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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L237 GTX is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 81,006 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 L237 GTX, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L237 GTX is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 March 1994.

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