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L601 HCW

1994 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

54,345 mi
Last recorded54,345 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL601 HCW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 54,345 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2026 54,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2024 53,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 53,430 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

whole vehicle covered with underseal

Fail 29 Apr 2023 53,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

whole vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 29 Apr 2022 52,659 miles

underseal covering all suspension & brake pipes

Fail 16 Apr 2022 52,644 miles

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))

underseal covering all suspension & brake pipes

Pass 29 Apr 2021 151,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily coated with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 151,168 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily coated with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 149,981 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 49,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill and step heavily corroded and very soft

Nearside Front suspension leg top mount partly seized

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all four spring hangers heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner arches heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brakes pipes heavily covered in waxoil so unable to fully inspect

both rear springs rear bushes warn

Pass 9 Apr 2019 148,367 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear spring hangers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front inner steps heavily corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2019 148,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear spring hangers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front inner steps heavily corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 141,042 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 131,675 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all rear leaf spring mountings heavily corroded,recommend attention

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Mar 2016 125,760 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 123,959 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 123,959 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

GAS LEEK NEEDS FIXING BEFORE WELDING IS CARRIED OUT !

suspect gas leak from aux equipment tank under vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2014 121,509 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 121,508 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 119,748 miles

nearside rear fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2013 119,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2012 114,807 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 112,424 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 112,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 107,256 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 107,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 102,235 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 102,235 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 99,155 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 91,266 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 83,101 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 83,083 miles

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

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

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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L601 HCW is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 L601 HCW, 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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L601 HCW is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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