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L42 FHG

1994 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

126,948 mi
Last recorded126,948 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL42 FHG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 126,948 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 126,916 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 123,166 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 123,133 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 121,354 miles

nearside front outrigger corroded but outside prescribed area

Fail 17 Mar 2014

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

nearside front outrigger corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 15 Mar 2013 118,491 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 118,491 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2012 115,589 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 115,589 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 113,123 miles

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 113,123 miles

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 110,477 miles

brake pipes to nearside front flexi's starting to corrode

front chassis areas poor condition corroding

rear wooden floor rotting

slight travel service brake pedal

Fail 25 Mar 2010 110,454 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

brake pipes to nearside front flexi's starting to corrode

front chassis areas poor condition corroding

rear wooden floor rotting

Pass 31 Mar 2009 106,784 miles

Battery insecure

front sub frame and areas poor condition, corroding

offside front inner wing area poor condition, corroding

Fail 24 Mar 2009 106,743 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

front sub frame and areas poor condition, corroding

offside front inner wing area poor condition, corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2008 104,888 miles

battery loose

Pass 12 Apr 2007 94,567 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 94,415 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 85,698 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 185,680 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (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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L42 FHG is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 L42 FHG, 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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What year was L42 FHG registered?

L42 FHG is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 May 1994.

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