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L486 GGS

1993 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

68,138 mi
Last recorded68,138 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Fiat Ducato83,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL486 GGS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 68,138 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced borth inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and back whel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 68,104 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2023 68,104 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2022 67,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 67,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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 disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 67,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 67,981 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 67,950 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front both brake hoses ferrules corroded

Nearside Front brake pad retaining clip incorrectly seated

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes at brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 67,949 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front both brake hoses ferrules corroded

Nearside Front brake pad retaining clip incorrectly seated

Offside Front both brake hoses ferrules corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes at brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 67,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake pad retaining spring incorrectly seated

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 5 May 2017 67,044 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 29 Apr 2017 67,037 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 30 Apr 2016 66,736 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front shock shrouds are damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2016 66,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front shock shrouds are damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2015 66,547 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres are in a very poor condition / spliting

Fail 18 Apr 2015 66,546 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres are in a very poor condition / spliting

Pass 14 Nov 2013 65,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 4 tyres are showing signs of age

Fail 12 Oct 2013 64,871 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front and both rear tyres are in very poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,713 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 63,713 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 63,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side front tyre showing signs of ageing

Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,496 miles

off side front tyre showing signs of ageing

Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,500 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 58,110 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 52,023 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 52,023 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 50,224 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 50,224 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 47,380 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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L486 GGS is a 1993 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 L486 GGS, 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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L486 GGS is a 1993 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 August 1993.

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