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M491 VAU

1995 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,368 mi
Last recorded58,368 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM491 VAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 58,368 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 57,409 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 57,081 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 56,573 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 55,754 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 55,269 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 55,266 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 54,911 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 54,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 54,074 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2013 52,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,104 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,278 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 47,063 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 45,221 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 40,219 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 36,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M491 VAU is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,584 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 M491 VAU, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M491 VAU registered?

M491 VAU is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 July 1995.

Is M491 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M491 VAU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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