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E306 AKU

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

220,298 mi
Last recorded220,298 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE306 AKU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 220,298 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 220,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 220,237 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 219,187 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 218,660 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 217,556 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside steering rack gaitor twisted

temp fuel cap fitted

throttle anti slip missing

Fail 11 Sep 2020

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside steering rack gaitor twisted

temp fuel cap fitted

throttle anti slip missing

Pass 27 Feb 2019 217,556 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 217,556 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 208,874 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres perished

n/s front tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 27 Oct 2016 197,408 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s front tyre cracking

Fail 26 Oct 2016 197,404 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s front tyre cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2015 191,023 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 187,562 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 182,411 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 179,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlight reflectors dull

Fail 5 Mar 2009 179,087 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlight reflectors dull

Pass 2 Oct 2007 176,797 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 171,306 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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E306 AKU is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 E306 AKU, 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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E306 AKU is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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