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L889 HUV

1994 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

105,844 mi
Last recorded105,844 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL889 HUV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 105,844 miles

Coolant leak coming from nearside upper area of engine ()

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

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

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

Offside Front flexi-brake hose securing mounting failed

Fail 28 Aug 2025 105,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Coolant leak coming from nearside upper area of engine ()

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing track rod rubbing on wiring conduit (2.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front flexi-brake hose securing mounting failed

coolant level on minimum

Pass 19 Aug 2024 104,790 miles

front brake discs poor condition

slight engine oil leak

slight play o/s/f suspension bush

smoke from exhaust

Fail 29 Jul 2024 104,772 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers stop in centre of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front brake discs poor condition

rear brake effort slightly low

slight engine oil leak

slight play o/s/f suspension bush

smoke from exhaust not excessive

Pass 14 Aug 2023 103,608 miles

o/s/f outer cv gaiter perishing

slight engine oil leak

slight exhaust smoke

slight play o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush

Fail 14 Aug 2023 103,608 miles

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

o/s/f outer cv gaiter perishing

slight engine oil leak

slight exhaust smoke

slight play o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush

Pass 5 Aug 2022 102,279 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

slight engine oil leak

slight play o/s lower arm inner bush

Fail 4 Aug 2022 102,277 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

slight engine oil leak

slight play o/s lower arm inner bush

Pass 23 Jul 2021 100,514 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Both leaf spring weakening

Rear Both rear tyres over 10 years old

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 100,514 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Both leaf spring weakening

Rear Both rear tyres over 10 years old

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 98,389 miles

both rear leaf springs weak

oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2020 98,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

both rear leaf springs weak

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2019 98,099 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 98,013 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 97,928 miles

front c/v gaiters perished

Pass 8 Aug 2016 97,877 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 97,877 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 97,564 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 97,564 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 97,124 miles

rear upper shock bushes perished

Pass 6 Aug 2013 96,543 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 95,427 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 95,427 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 94,699 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 94,699 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 93,292 miles

fuel pipes fouling rack arm

Fail 4 Aug 2010 93,292 miles

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

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

fuel pipes fouling rack arm

Pass 11 Aug 2009 92,285 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 91,575 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 90,242 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 89,621 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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L889 HUV is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 L889 HUV, 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 L889 HUV registered?

L889 HUV is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 March 1994.

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