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L78 VOW

1994 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

109,875 mi
Last recorded109,875 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL78 VOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 109,875 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 109,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 108,273 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 106,338 miles

both rear spring front and rear hanger brackets getting corroded

front and rear inner arches showing signs of corrosion

poor image both headlamps

some corrosion both outer and undersills and front understeps

Fail 21 Sep 2017 106,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear spring front and rear hanger brackets getting corroded

front and rear inner arches showing signs of corrosion

poor image both headlamps

some corrosion both outer and undersills and front understeps

Pass 16 Sep 2016 103,685 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 103,685 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 99,580 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 91,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 91,099 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 84,210 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 84,210 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 75,595 miles

rear engine mounting rubber bush worn

Fail 3 Sep 2012 75,470 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear engine mounting rubber bush worn

Fail 21 Sep 2011 66,805 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,805 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 57,070 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 57,070 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 53,844 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 53,844 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 72,071 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres badly worn on edges but not showing cords

Pass 25 Sep 2008 50,040 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 43,024 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 42,270 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2006 41,779 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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L78 VOW is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 L78 VOW, 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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L78 VOW is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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