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E433 JLW

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,448 mi
Last recorded57,448 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE433 JLW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 57,448 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2024 57,418 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 57,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 57,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 57,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 56,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under seal applied top under body

Pass 15 Jun 2019 56,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,878 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 22 May 2014 55,876 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,024 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 55,024 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 55,017 miles

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

exhaust rusting exhaust rubbers cracking

n/side inner wing rusting

Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion to exhaust

slight bind ns rear

slight play in steering rack

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 21 Feb 2011 54,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion to exhaust

slight bind ns rear

slight play in steering rack

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 22 May 2008 53,062 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 53,062 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 51,146 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 50,991 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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E433 JLW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 E433 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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E433 JLW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 May 1988.

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