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E450 AKU

1988 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,824 mi
Last recorded196,824 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE450 AKU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 196,824 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 196,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 195,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 195,857 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 194,761 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door shut (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 194,761 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door shut (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 191,194 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 187,923 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 186,990 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f wheelarch rusting

rear springs rusting

Pass 7 Jun 2011 184,514 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 166,191 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 166,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 157,104 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 157,107 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 157,667 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 157,865 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 155,448 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 155,340 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 153,467 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 153,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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

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

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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E450 AKU is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E450 AKU, 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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E450 AKU is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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