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L617 HCW

1994 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,507 mi
Last recorded125,507 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL617 HCW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 125,507 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust mount rubbers perished

Nearside Front Lower out rigger holed through excessive corrosion

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 125,235 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 125,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 125,001 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 124,481 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 124,373 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 124,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 123,415 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 123,400 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 120,303 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 120,094 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 117,609 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 113,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 113,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 112,519 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 112,507 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 112,493 miles

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

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

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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 109,292 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

water in os headlamp

Pass 10 Jun 2013 102,841 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 102,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 102,708 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 98,479 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 97,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 97,529 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 95,038 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 95,038 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 94,132 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 89,263 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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L617 HCW is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L617 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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L617 HCW is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 March 1994.

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