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L931 VHP

1994 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,806 mi
Last recorded41,806 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL931 VHP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 41,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 41,779 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 41,020 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 39,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 39,387 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour upper (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s front inner arches corroded and holed not to prescribed areas

Pass 1 Aug 2018 37,981 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective low (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 37,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 37,922 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 37,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s top strut mount seizing

Fail 31 May 2016 37,276 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s top strut mount seizing

Pass 22 May 2015 36,880 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,840 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 36,825 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 36,750 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,396 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 36,396 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 36,133 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 36,116 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 34,808 miles

oil leak from engine reece

Fail 13 Nov 2007 34,700 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,929 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 34,929 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2006 34,175 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heater inoperative

Fail 8 Feb 2006 34,175 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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L931 VHP is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L931 VHP, 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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L931 VHP is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 March 1994.

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