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L81 VOW

1994 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

92,656 mi
Last recorded92,656 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL81 VOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 92,656 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 92,656 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 90,541 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door shut corroded

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 89,184 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Outer sill door shut corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2024 89,184 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Outer sill door shut corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 87,597 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

both front outer cv boots perished

Fail 11 Jan 2023 87,597 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front outer cv boots perished

Pass 17 Dec 2021 86,089 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

both front outer cv boots perished

Fail 15 Dec 2021 86,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

both front outer cv boots perished

Pass 5 Jan 2021 83,773 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective wet on the inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 83,766 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective wet on the inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 82,536 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 79,720 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 79,707 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2017 76,996 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 76,996 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 73,774 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 71,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 71,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 67,179 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 63,327 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 59,364 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2012 59,352 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 50,724 miles

Auxillary battery insecure.

Battery insecure

Fail 10 May 2011 50,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Auxillary battery insecure.

Battery insecure

Pass 12 May 2010 50,183 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mountings perished

Fail 12 May 2009 49,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2009 49,251 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2008 47,442 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 46,623 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 46,623 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,305 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 44,300 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 35,953 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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L81 VOW is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 L81 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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L81 VOW is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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