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L946 FPY

1993 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,866 mi
Last recorded39,866 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Fiat Ducato83,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL946 FPY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 39,866 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 39,866 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal goes to the floor when pressed. (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pedal travels to floor, no braking at the rear. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Lower side panel broken with part missing, sharp edges could cause damage. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators affecting side lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators affecting lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing, boot comes off drive shaft when wheel turned. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators affecting side lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators affecting lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2025 39,866 miles

Offside Rear WHEEL - CORROSION PRESENT

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 39,866 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear WHEEL - CORROSION PRESENT

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 39,866 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 39,866 miles

Fuel hose leaking from fuel filter / fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 39,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside side panel damaged

Offside Front Seat belt slow to rewind

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 39,866 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to rewind

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 38,076 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f wheel trim damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2021 38,075 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f wheel trim damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2020 33,912 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 30,503 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 29,768 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 29,233 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 28,612 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 27,680 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 27,489 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 26,685 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 24,635 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 24,635 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 24,246 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 22,737 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 21,511 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,672 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 20,669 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,617 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 20,273 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005

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

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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L946 FPY is a 1993 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 83,545 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 L946 FPY, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L946 FPY is a 1993 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 October 1993.

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