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L291 UCA

1994 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,589 mi
Last recorded109,589 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL291 UCA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 109,589 miles

Front brake discs corroded

OSR brake drum damp but no visable leak

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 109,566 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

OSR brake drum damp but no visable leak

Slight play in OSF wheel bearing

Pass 29 Oct 2024 106,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 106,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 105,458 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 105,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 105,124 miles

BOTH SILLS DAMAGED

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 102,419 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps flickers on and off intermitently (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 102,409 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping on floor and blowing all over exhaust and chassis (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps flickers on and off intermitently (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 97,175 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 97,152 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Head lamp filled with water (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 90,543 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 90,533 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes out when fog light illuminated (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 85,619 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 76,799 miles

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Headlamp reflectors deteriorating

Nearside and Offside front inner arches starting to corrode

Pass 28 Apr 2014 72,792 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen wipers only working on maximum speed.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,787 miles

Slight blue smoke on acceleration.

Slight play in top of steering column.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 70,777 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight blue smoke on acceleration.

Slight play in top of steering column.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 66,577 miles

Slight blue smoke on acceleration.

Slight play in top of steering column.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 66,577 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight blue smoke on acceleration.

Slight play in top of steering column.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 65,997 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight blue smoking when accelerating.

Slight play in top of adjustable steering column.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 65,997 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight blue smoking when accelerating.

Slight play in top of adjustable steering column.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 61,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,297 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,469 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 49,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 47,540 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 46,962 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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L291 UCA is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 L291 UCA, 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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L291 UCA is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 June 1994.

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