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E31 FGY

1988 Fiat Ducato

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

78,839 mi
Last recorded78,839 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE31 FGY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 78,839 miles

Front both front discs slightly pitted

Fail 19 Apr 2016 78,839 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Front both front discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,766 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 72,599 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 72,599 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 72,248 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 71,735 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general sespension and under body corosion

rear suspension beam wear in n/s and o/s arms

Fail 23 Jun 2012 71,714 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general suspension and under body corosion

rear suspension beam wear in n/s/r and o/s/r arms

slight damage to o/s/r light lens

Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,633 miles

Corrosion on brake discs.

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on suspension mounts

Play/wear in suspension bushes

Slight play/wear in steering/suspension joints.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 71,631 miles

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

Corrosion on brake discs.

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on suspension mounts

Play/wear in suspension bushes

Slight play/wear in steering/suspension joints.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 70,869 miles

Corrosion on brake discs.

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Slight brake bind

Slight corrosion on chassis.

Slight play in suspension bushes.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 70,869 miles

Corrosion on brake discs.

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Slight brake bind

Slight corrosion on chassis.

Slight play in suspension bushes.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 70,565 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2009 70,564 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2008 69,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 69,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 67,870 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 67,870 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 60,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2006 60,335 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E31 FGY is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 E31 FGY, 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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E31 FGY is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 June 1988.

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