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871 SPF

1994 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,619 mi
Last recorded162,619 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration871 SPF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 162,619 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 154,666 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 144,086 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 144,078 miles

Central Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake pivot lever arm (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 129,044 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 129,044 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded too and from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2021 122,428 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 122,428 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2020 121,012 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load valve to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 117,851 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 114,289 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 114,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 111,514 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 111,514 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively all 3 blades spilt (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 106,157 miles

Both front tie rods have slight play

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 101,887 miles

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

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

exhaust rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 96,942 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 94,286 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 90,647 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 87,513 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 87,189 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 85,817 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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871 SPF is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 871 SPF, 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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871 SPF is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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