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L974 PAL

1994 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

75,405 mi
Last recorded75,405 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL974 PAL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 75,405 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 75,394 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 75,385 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 75,298 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 74,928 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all-over corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 74,926 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all-over corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 74,465 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive allover corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 73,905 miles

Nearside Rear light fluctuation

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 73,905 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working top (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear light fluctuation

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 73,169 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 73,167 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 72,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 71,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 70,081 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,612 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,811 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 65,811 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 64,277 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 62,430 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 60,994 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 60,994 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 59,658 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 59,658 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 58,196 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 58,188 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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L974 PAL is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 L974 PAL, 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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L974 PAL is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 June 1994.

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