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E429 JLW

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,374 mi
Last recorded87,374 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE429 JLW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 87,374 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

SLIGHT DISCOLOURING ON N/S AND O/S HEADLAMP REFLECTORS

Pass 19 Jun 2025 86,840 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 86,043 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 86,043 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 84,978 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2022 83,921 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 83,503 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 82,679 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,564 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 82,564 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,503 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 82,254 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 82,091 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 81,734 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 81,416 miles

slighty faded o/s headlamp reflector

Pass 1 May 2007 80,916 miles

slight discolour on o/s headlamp

Pass 25 Aug 2005 80,840 miles

o/s/f brake pipe lightly rusty

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 JLW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 E429 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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What year was E429 JLW registered?

E429 JLW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 May 1988.

Is E429 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E429 JLW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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