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L312 RPN

1993 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

139,420 mi
Last recorded139,420 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Fiat Ducato83,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL312 RPN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 139,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal complete inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing welding repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal complete inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 139,420 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal complete inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing welding repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal complete inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 139,312 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (inner wing under headlamp behind bumper ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal complete inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal complete inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 139,000 miles

Vehicle body is starting to show signs of corrosion in quite a few places.

Fail 8 Aug 2023 139,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded flexi hose mounting bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure section (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Both front (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective all other exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 137,796 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 137,796 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Lamp unit earth faulty (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 136,000 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 135,999 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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 Front Outer Seat belt buckle missing Belt webbing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Side repeater not working Both front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Pass 13 Aug 2020 132,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm and strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 132,870 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear rubber mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm and strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 131,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner brake discs face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water contamination in unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 131,700 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure Exhaust rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner brake discs face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water contamination in unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 130,391 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 130,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill not welded along bottom seam insecure along its length (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis /outrigger by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s outer sill screwed on instead of welding (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all excessive corrosion arteas are marked with yellow chalk

Pass 2 Oct 2015 125,688 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 124,680 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 124,680 miles

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s/f bumber end cap missing no sharpe edges

Pass 10 Sep 2012 123,755 miles

exhaust mount missing

exhaust mounts in poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2012 123,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust mount missing

exhaust mounts in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2011 121,090 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 121,060 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 119,919 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 119,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

areas of corrosion to underside

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 24 Jul 2009 109,764 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 109,255 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 109,255 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 102,119 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 109,257 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 102,113 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

hand brake travel

small hole in off side rear outer sill

Pass 14 Jun 2006 91,555 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 91,261 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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L312 RPN is a 1993 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 83,545 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 L312 RPN, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L312 RPN is a 1993 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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