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E286 MHT

1988 Fiat Ducato

Grey Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,099 mi
Last recorded93,099 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE286 MHT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2018 93,099 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Showing white light to rear (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner valance and rear inner 1/4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sills and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Gear linkage worn

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 89,915 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

the drivers seat base has collapsed

there is excessive movement at the gear stick

Fail 14 Jul 2014 89,915 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

the drivers seat base has collapsed

there is excessive movement at the gear stick

Pass 6 Aug 2013 85,634 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

body in poor condition

door bottoms corroded

front inner wings corroded not prescribed area

front wheel arches corroded taped up

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded not holed nearside front inner wing corroded not holed

screen panel corroded not prescribed

Fail 5 Aug 2013 85,628 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

body in poor condition

door bottoms corroded

front inner wings corroded not prescribed area

front wheel arches corroded taped up

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded not holed nearside front inner wing corroded not holed

screen panel corroded not prescribed

Pass 2 Aug 2012 81,734 miles

Oil leak

body in poor condition

nearside front inner wing corroding not holed

offside and nearside front inner wings corroded not prescribed areas

welded areas undersealed appear ok

Fail 26 Jul 2012 81,707 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

body in poor condition

nearside front inner wing corroding not holed

offside and nearside front inner wings corroded not prescribed areas

Pass 25 Mar 2011 76,804 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 66,786 miles

Oil leak

n/s handbrake efficiency lower than o/s

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 4 Dec 2009 66,786 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

n/s handbrake efficiency lower than o/s

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2008 59,810 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 59,810 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 58,401 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 56,979 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 56,978 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 56,852 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 55,239 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 55,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

slight cracking on outside walls both rear tyres

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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E286 MHT is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 76,626 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 E286 MHT, 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 38 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E286 MHT is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 March 1988.

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