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L717 GCX

1993 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Fiat Ducato83,545 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL717 GCX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019
Fail 17 Mar 2018

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Out rigger. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill. front to rear. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner panel. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill front to rear. (2.4.A.3)

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

General corrosion and holes both front inner wheel arches not within prescribed area.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 799 miles

Front Both jacking points holed and corroded. Not within 30cm of prescribed area.

Heavy corrosion all over vehicle not within 30cm.

Heavy corrosion on all suspension components sound at time of test.

Nearside Front Outer sill holed and corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area.

Offside Front Outer sill holed and corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area.

Offside Front front of inner wheel arch holed not within 30cm of prescribed area.

Fail 26 Sep 2016 784 miles

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

Front Both jacking points holed and corroded. Not within 30cm of prescribed area.

Heavy corrosion all over vehicle not within 30cm.

Nearside Front Outer sill holed and corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area.

Offside Front Outer sill holed and corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area.

Offside Front front of inner wheel arch holed not within 30cm of prescribed area.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general age related corrosion all over chassis

o/s/f and n/s/f jacking points and surrounded area corroded and holed

o/s/f inner wheel arch holed

Fail 15 Sep 2015 628 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner /outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded close to spring hanger mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general age related corrosion all over chassis

o/s/f and n/s/f jacking points and surrounded area corroded and holed

o/s/f inner wheel arch holed

Pass 1 Oct 2014 9,803 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 9,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 7,546 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 7,543 miles

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

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

Offside 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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 5,034 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 5,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

has corrosion on o/s n/s inner sills but not in 30 cm of prescribed area

Fail 4 Aug 2010 45,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,974 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,905 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2008 43,868 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,835 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 101,419 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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L717 GCX is a 1993 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L717 GCX, 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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L717 GCX is a 1993 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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