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L261 HKN

1994 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

217,618 mi
Last recorded217,618 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL261 HKN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 217,618 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 217,618 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 213,501 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 212,132 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 207,393 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 204,308 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 202,252 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 194,959 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 193,832 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 187,566 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 182,180 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear bearing have slight movement (2.6.2)

Fail 13 May 2015 173,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 173,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 170,103 miles

1 of exhaust rubbers not attached still adaquately supported

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f mirror damaged still gives view to rear

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 18 Apr 2013 158,664 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front springs corroded

n/s/f cv boot starting to perish

o/s/r tyre starting to perish/crack

small chip in windscreen

Fail 9 Apr 2013 158,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front springs corroded

n/s/f cv boot starting to perish

o/s/r tyre starting to perish/crack

small chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2012 156,443 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 154,256 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 151,062 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 149,811 miles

brake warning light on, rear engine mounting worn

Fail 17 Mar 2009 149,811 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

brake warning light on, rear engine mounting worn

Pass 18 Nov 2005 140,732 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 140,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

headlight beam deflectors fitted

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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L261 HKN is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 L261 HKN, 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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L261 HKN is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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