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E401 MRP

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,020 mi
Last recorded54,020 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE401 MRP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 54,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,703 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 51,860 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,054 miles

driver seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism requires attention soon

nearside front upper sidelight inoperative

Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,699 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front hubs corroded

nearside non-obligatory mirror view to rear distorted

offside front tyre deteriorating

step mounting corroded and split

Fail 19 Mar 2010 50,698 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front hubs corroded

nearside non-obligatory mirror view to rear distorted

offside front tyre deteriorating

step mounting corroded and split

Pass 14 Mar 2009 49,953 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 49,953 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 49,945 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 49,215 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 46,734 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 46,734 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 45,973 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 45,949 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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E401 MRP is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E401 MRP, 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 E401 MRP registered?

E401 MRP is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 June 1988.

Is E401 MRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E401 MRP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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