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E335 MDC

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,130 mi
Last recorded86,130 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE335 MDC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 86,130 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 84,440 miles

corrosion on nearside front brake pipes

corrosion on offside rear shock-absorber mount

corrosion on rear brake pipes

crack in front screen

nearside rear hanbbrake readings low

slight bind at offside rear brake

Fail 31 Jul 2012 84,440 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion on nearside front brake pipes

corrosion on offside rear shock-absorber mount

corrosion on rear brake pipes

crack in front screen

nearside rear hanbbrake readings low

slight bind at offside rear brake

Pass 15 Jul 2011 81,491 miles

chip on front screen

corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

nearside handbrake readings low

Fail 29 Jun 2011 81,491 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chip on front screen

corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

nearside handbrake readings low

Pass 5 Jul 2010 79,762 miles

corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

corrosion on offside front brake pipe

crack in front screen

slight wear at nearside track rod end

Fail 14 May 2010 79,610 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

corrosion on offside front door

corrosion on offside front wing

crack in front screen

slight wear at nearside track-rod end

Pass 11 Jun 2009 76,892 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 76,892 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 74,331 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 74,331 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

crack in screen

slight wear at front lower ball joints

slight wear at nearside steering rack joint

Pass 10 May 2007 69,216 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Slight corrosion in remainder of sills, wheel arches, doors, o/s/f jacking point & general underside areas. Front number plate slightly discoloured & cracked,

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 69,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight corrosion in remainder of sills, wheel arches, doors, o/s/f jacking point & general underside areas.

Pass 24 May 2006 59,945 miles

Slight cracking outer cv boots. Slight wear in steering rack. Signs of corosion various underside areas, front brake discs & outer sills. Windscreen chipped zone B - ok.

Fail 16 May 2006 59,930 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2006 59,906 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Slight cracking in outer cv boots. Slight wear in steering rack. Corrosion starting various underside areas, front brake discs & outer sills. Windscreen chipped.Corrosion O/S/F jack point outwith prescribed area.

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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E335 MDC is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 E335 MDC, 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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E335 MDC is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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