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L181 ORC

1994 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,821 mi
Last recorded86,821 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL181 ORC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 86,821 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner and outer sill/step area rusted

Offside Front Jacking point area rusted

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 86,815 miles

Central Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp With all rear lights (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp With all rear lights (4.4.3 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner and outer sill/step area rusted

Offside Front Jacking point area rusted

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 82,620 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 82,225 miles

Nearside headlamp mounts broken

front + rear suspension very rusty

ns rack boot damp

Fail 7 Mar 2024 82,219 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front + rear suspension very rusty

ns rack boot damp

Pass 24 Apr 2023 81,673 miles

under body surface corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2023 81,673 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2022 79,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 2 Mar 2022 79,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 79,516 miles

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 Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached Ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers step poor condition

Nearside Front Inner sill area is inadequately repaired

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Vehicle corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2021 77,343 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 77,343 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill /door step / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill /door step/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 60 % when pedal pressed (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

off side parking brake recorded a low effort, but overall pass

Pass 6 Jun 2019 75,829 miles

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

Nearside step sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 74,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front doorstep/sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 74,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front doorstep/sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 72,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 71,310 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 69,881 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 69,334 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of wall cracking.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 69,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Both rear tyres showing signs of wall cracking.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 68,184 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 68,184 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,540 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 67,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 65,152 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre inside wall

Fail 28 Jan 2011 65,142 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Cut in nearside front tyre inside wall

Pass 21 Jan 2010 62,900 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 62,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 62,568 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust rubber mountings perished

exhaust system corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2009 62,565 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust rubber mountings perished

exhaust system corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2008 61,475 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2008 61,473 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,237 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under cover fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2007 59,232 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under cover fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2006 57,451 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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L181 ORC is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L181 ORC, 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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L181 ORC is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 April 1994.

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