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E444 JLW

1988 Fiat Ducato

Cream Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

96,905 mi
Last recorded96,905 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE444 JLW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 96,905 miles

Bonnet rear most attachments in poor condition / still secure

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside + nearside front inner + outer wings + arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside + nearside front suspension arm brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside + nearside rear mountings + brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside + nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

beamset patterns /light output becoming poor

parking brake efficiency on 19%

rear camper body in poor condition inside + outside

wipers stopping mid-screen not causing an obstruction yet

Fail 13 May 2025 96,897 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside + nearside front inner wings/ arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside + nearside front suspension arm brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside + nearside rear mountings + brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside + nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

beamset patterns / light output becoming poor Headlamps

bonnet rear most attachments in poor condition , still secure

parking brake efficiency on 19%

rear body in poor condition

wipers cancelling mid to lower screen not causing obstruction yet

Pass 20 May 2024 96,837 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both offside front close to acceptable limits (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front inner arch / wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front inner wing / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside + nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear leaf springs corroding badly / deteriorating

Fail 9 May 2024 96,836 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too far to the right offside + nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both offside front close to acceptable limits (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front inner arch / wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front inner wing / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside + nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear leaf springs corroding badly / deteriorating

Fail 25 Apr 2023 96,800 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all four (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bonnet corroded badly

front of body corroded

rear leaf spring corroded

Fail 12 May 2022 96,795 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All four rear spring mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front upper + inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside + offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bonnet corroding badly

Pass 4 May 2021 96,740 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy offside + nearside front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

bonnet corroding badly

rear leaf springs deteriorating

Fail 30 Apr 2021 96,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy offside + nearside front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

bonnet corroding badly

rear leaf springs deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2019 96,131 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 95,406 miles

Nearside beamset pattern becoming poor close to acceptable limits.

Offside Front tyre almost perished not to chords yet.

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

play in steering column + top bush.

wiper operation becoming slow.

Fail 6 Jun 2018 95,402 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested due excessively corroded brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength fletch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged centre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2018 95,388 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear brake hose deteriorating.

Nearside beamset pattern becoming poor.

Offside Front tyre starting to crack + perish not to chords yet.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiency on 16% limit.

play in steering column + top column bush

Pass 28 Apr 2017 93,865 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rubber mountings slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,786 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 91,441 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 90,795 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 90,161 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2013 90,161 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2012 89,582 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2011 89,282 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 87,572 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 86,522 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 86,228 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 85,920 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 85,288 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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E444 JLW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 E444 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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E444 JLW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 May 1988.

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