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L404 RMX

1994 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

142,898 mi
Last recorded142,898 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL404 RMX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 142,898 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside All outline marker lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 142,849 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside All outline marker lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside All outline marker lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside All outline marker lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 142,138 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned both are fitted low down but should be as high as possible (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 142,135 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned both are fitted low down but should be as high as possible (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 139,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear compensator. (1.1.11 (c))

Slight bad earth nearside rear light unit.

Slight surface corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wheel arches.

Fail 31 Oct 2022 139,873 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear compensator. (1.1.11 (c))

Slight bad earth nearside rear light unit.

Slight surface corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wheel arches.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 139,145 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

horn not very loud

Fail 9 Sep 2021 139,114 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

O/S/R/R and N/S/R and N/S/R/R tyres perished

Offside Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded onto rear brake compensator

horn quiet

Pass 10 Sep 2020 138,622 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 138,622 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 137,762 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe (1.1.11 (c))

axle 2 n/s tyre [outer sidewall perished]

Fail 23 Apr 2019 137,762 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe (1.1.11 (c))

axle 2 n/s tyre [outer sidewall perished]

Pass 1 May 2018 136,508 miles

Nearside Front Slight corrosion to step but OK.

Offside Front Has slight Bind.

Fail 17 Apr 2018 136,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Corrosion within 300mm of seat belt mount. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Was flat had to inflate (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Slight corrosion to step but OK.

Offside Front Has slight Bind.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 133,845 miles

Engine under trays fitted

visual signs of water leak on underside

Fail 19 Oct 2016 133,795 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine under trays fitted

visual signs of water leak on underside

Pass 22 Oct 2015 128,351 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 124,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 124,251 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 123,562 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 123,562 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 121,574 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake not up to known standard

Fail 6 Jun 2012 121,517 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 118,691 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 May 2011 118,678 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 25 May 2010 115,822 miles

25% imbalance on front brakes

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s wheel bearing on axle 2 slightly rough

Pass 25 May 2010 115,822 miles

25% imbalance on front brakes

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s wheel bearing on axle 2 slightly rough

Pass 20 Feb 2009 111,700 miles

25% imbalance on front brakes

parking brake not up to known standard (17%)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 108,545 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 103,554 miles

wipers returning. †both front inner arches corroding.

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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L404 RMX is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 L404 RMX, 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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L404 RMX is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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