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L317 LFC

1994 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

132,996 mi
Last recorded132,996 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL317 LFC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 132,996 miles

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

Both front jack points corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre perished

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 132,992 miles

All 4 tyres perished recommend replacement

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 132,895 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

All 4 tyres perished recommend replacement

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 132,868 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear perished

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

front cross member corroded

smoke on idle

Fail 6 Sep 2021 132,861 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear perished

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

front cross member corroded

smoke on idle

Pass 8 Nov 2017 132,847 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 132,847 miles

Brake performance not tested n s f coil spring broken (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Fuel pipe leaking spill pipes leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2016 132,578 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracks between the treads

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dull (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished has cracks in the outer side wall

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 132,578 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively chafed has rubbed through and inner cords are visible (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracks between the treads

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dull (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished has cracks in the outer side wall

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 131,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

both centre and one rear exhaust rubbers missing but system still supported.

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 131,397 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step/under sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

both centre and one rear exhaust rubbers missing but system still supported.

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 130,254 miles

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

O/S/f under wheel arch & door step corrodede

Fail 25 Sep 2014 130,250 miles

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

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

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

O/S/f under wheel arch & door step corrodede

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 128,946 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

O/S/F inner wing corroded

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 128,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

O/S/F inner wing corroded

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 127,469 miles

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

offside step holed and corroded not near any prescribed areas

Fail 25 Sep 2012 127,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside step holed and corroded not near any prescribed areas

Pass 7 Sep 2011 126,417 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 13 Sep 2010 123,186 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 24,899 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 123,149 miles

nearside and offside front outer metal braking pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear shocker bush slightly worn

slight corrosion from offside front part of chassis

Pass 14 Aug 2008 119,931 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 116,169 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 116,153 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 111,178 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 111,163 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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L317 LFC is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 L317 LFC, 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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L317 LFC is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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