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L355 CVU

1993 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,418 mi
Last recorded161,418 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Fiat Ducato83,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL355 CVU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 161,418 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 161,418 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrision to offside outer sill.

exhaust held up by cable ties.

interior mirror glass missing

nearside door handle broken outer.

nearside front cv boot appears to be leaking.

offside wing mirror repaired.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 161,374 miles

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

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

drivers side wing mirror repaired. interior mirror glass missing.

exhaust held up with cable ties.

slight corrision to both outer sills.

van is very messy.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 161,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

drivers side wing mirror repaired. interior mirror glass missing.

exhaust held up with cable ties.

slight corrision to both outer sills.

van is very messy.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 160,017 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 160,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 149,133 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 135,339 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 135,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L355 CVU is a 1993 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L355 CVU, 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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What year was L355 CVU registered?

L355 CVU is a 1993 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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