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E424 JLW

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,647 mi
Last recorded135,647 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE424 JLW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 135,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 135,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 124,981 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported behind sub frame nearside front (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear 185/14c (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 124,914 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low weak beam image also (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported behind sub frame nearside front (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear 185/14c (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 119,859 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak transmission ()

front number plate damaged

Fail 1 May 2018 119,856 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis near bonnet hinge (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak transmission ()

front number plate damaged

nearside wing bonnet side corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 112,694 miles

advise attention to o/s headlamp .......

front number plate damaged .......

Pass 16 Aug 2016 104,080 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 104,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 103,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2014 102,344 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

advise both front tyres very perished on side walls

advise near side rear back plate damp

advise off side rear brake binding slightly

advise slight corrosion to o/s inner wheel arch

Pass 15 Aug 2014 102,344 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres very perished on side walls

advise near side rear back plate damp

advise off side rear brake binding slightly

advise slight corrosion to o/s inner wheel arch

Fail 15 Jul 2013 101,878 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/r and o/s/f and n/s/f tyres are all perishing on sidewall by the tread

Pass 15 Jul 2013 101,878 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r and o/s/f and n/s/f tyres are all perishing on sidewall by the tread

Fail 26 Jun 2012 101,224 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 101,224 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 101,054 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 100,525 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 100,525 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 100,291 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 97,810 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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E424 JLW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 E424 JLW, 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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E424 JLW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 April 1988.

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