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M181 RAU

1994 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,977 mi
Last recorded78,977 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM181 RAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 78,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 78,937 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,932 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,653 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 78,268 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 77,057 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 13 Jun 2016 77,050 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing other broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure tow bar wiring hanging down (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,579 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2015 76,571 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

near side front perished on inside walls

Pass 16 May 2014 75,893 miles

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

exhaust mount rubber rings splitting

numerous tyre with air line cracks on side walls and in treads.

o/s/f top marker lamp lens missing

oil leak from sump bung

Fail 14 May 2014 75,886 miles

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

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust mount rubber rings splitting

numerous tyre with air line cracks on side walls and in treads.

o/s/f top marker lamp lens missing

oil leak from sump bung

Fail 8 Aug 2009 75,472 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 75,169 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 72,676 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 72,676 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 66,270 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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M181 RAU is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M181 RAU, 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 M181 RAU registered?

M181 RAU is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 August 1994.

Is M181 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M181 RAU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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