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L78 XLT

1994 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

245,202 mi
Last recorded245,202 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL78 XLT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 245,202 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 245,555 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 244,722 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 239,015 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust rear mountings broken

front brakes corroded

Fail 1 May 2019 239,015 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen and covered (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

exhaust rear mountings broken

front brakes corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 236,954 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 233,682 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 233,682 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 222,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe & front pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 222,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe & front pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective bolt loose (2.5.A.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 215,484 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 216,392 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 208,795 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 208,795 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 201,579 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 185,480 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 173,514 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

alternatot belt loose

Pass 12 Nov 2009 164,360 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 164,128 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 153,664 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 124,762 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 121,327 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 XLT is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLT, 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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What year was L78 XLT registered?

L78 XLT is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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