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E290 DGW

1987 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,482 mi
Last recorded51,482 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE290 DGW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 51,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear service brakes low on effort

Pass 22 May 2025 49,542 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 45,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 May 2024 45,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 42,820 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 37,088 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 35,923 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 35,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 34,383 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 34,377 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 33,531 miles

Offside Front engine oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 33,529 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front engine oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 32,551 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,524 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 32,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 32,465 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,432 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,093 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,700 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 31,191 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,782 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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E290 DGW is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1987 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 76,227 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 E290 DGW, 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 39 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E290 DGW registered?

E290 DGW is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 November 1987.

Is E290 DGW safe to buy?

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