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M159 CFG

1994 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

77,967 mi
Last recorded77,967 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 CFG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 77,967 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 77,966 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 77,964 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements all lamps, not switching on with ignition switch off (4.2.2 (a))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror cover loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly "out of shape" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 76,423 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative masked over (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/75x16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 76,182 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body panel likely to become detached wing/lower body panel (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale missing masked over (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale missing masked over (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/75x16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 74,809 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 74,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened inverted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure 1 x rubber hanger split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 71,801 miles

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

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber worn and cracking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front headlights have condesation but beam pattern ok

Pass 29 Apr 2022 71,382 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 71,344 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 68,066 miles

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

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

Offside/nearside handbrake low effort

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 68,066 miles

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

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

Offside/nearside handbrake low effort

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

Front Lower Engine mounting excessively loose bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 65,502 miles

Rear brake hose ferule corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 65,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake hose ferule corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,637 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2017 63,637 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,708 miles

light corrosion both inner steps/light brake pipe corrosion/both front tyres low

Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,762 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 57,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 57,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 56,527 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 56,527 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,734 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 54,734 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,465 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 51,465 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes out of ballance

Pass 11 Jun 2010 54,241 miles

front ot rear, both rears, and both front brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2010 54,241 miles

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

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

front discs pitted slightly

front ot rear, both rears, and both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,799 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2009 50,785 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2007 47,105 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2006 43,970 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 43,790 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2005

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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M159 CFG is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 M159 CFG, 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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M159 CFG is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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