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E305 YYA

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

82,496 mi
Last recorded82,496 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE305 YYA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 82,496 miles

All four wheels very rusty

Feral on both rear flexes rusty

Metal brake pipes rusty

load sensing valve stiff

Fail 25 May 2021 82,496 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

All four wheels very rusty

Exhaust mounting defective some mounts missing some perished (6.1.2 (a))

Feral on both rear flexes rusty

Metal brake pipes rusty

load sensing valve stiff

Pass 1 Aug 2019 80,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise deterioration on exhaust rubbers

Fail 25 Jul 2019 80,110 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 79,928 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 79,919 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 79,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 78,741 miles

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

undersealed

Pass 3 May 2014 78,730 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 78,710 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 78,386 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 78,386 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 78,002 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 77,976 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 76,923 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 76,035 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 74,344 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 74,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 73,200 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 73,200 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 68,020 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 67,995 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked/split

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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E305 YYA is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 E305 YYA, 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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What year was E305 YYA registered?

E305 YYA is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 May 1988.

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