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L788 HDV

1993 Fiat Ducato

Brown Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,958 mi
Last recorded118,958 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1993 Fiat Ducato83,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL788 HDV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 118,958 miles

Nearside front suspension mounting corroded

Rear leaf springs slightly worn

Fail 21 Mar 2014 118,958 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside front suspension mounting corroded

Rear leaf springs slightly worn

Pass 29 Jan 2009 118,941 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 115,952 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 115,952 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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L788 HDV is a 1993 Fiat Ducato in Brown with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L788 HDV, 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 L788 HDV registered?

L788 HDV is a 1993 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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