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E429 HFG

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,725 mi
Last recorded186,725 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE429 HFG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2009 186,725 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 186,725 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 186,594 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 186,594 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust mount ring missing

flashing not so good as drivers side

Fail 27 Jun 2008 186,570 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 180,023 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 May 2007 180,023 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 168,199 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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E429 HFG is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E429 HFG, 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 E429 HFG registered?

E429 HFG is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E429 HFG safe to buy?

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