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L981 VEU

1994 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,035 mi
Last recorded71,035 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL981 VEU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 71,035 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 71,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 69,692 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear both leaf springs corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 69,228 miles

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 68,486 miles

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

exhaust rubber mount worn

vehicle undersealed

Pass 4 Aug 2020 68,037 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 67,704 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 66,716 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 66,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 65,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 64,445 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,530 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 62,529 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 62,520 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,141 miles

N/S/Rear tyre cracking on side walls but not showing cords

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/Rear tyre cracking on side walls but not showing cords

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 56,373 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,477 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,571 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,055 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,104 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 46,049 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,374 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 43,374 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 42,042 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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L981 VEU is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 L981 VEU, 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 L981 VEU registered?

L981 VEU is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 February 1994.

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