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L505 GDV

1993 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,020 mi
Last recorded140,020 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Fiat Ducato83,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL505 GDV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 140,020 miles

advisorys on test167523161002

Fail 4 Mar 2011 140,020 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

head light deflectors fitted

o/s/r lower light unit missing

rubber exhaust mountin rings heavly perished

Pass 19 Feb 2010 134,935 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 131,573 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 131,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 131,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 124,173 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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L505 GDV is a 1993 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L505 GDV, 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 L505 GDV registered?

L505 GDV is a 1993 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L505 GDV safe to buy?

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