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E473 JLW

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,080 mi
Last recorded128,080 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE473 JLW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 128,080 miles

Front Lower gearbox mounting weakened

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out wheel arch between outer wing chassis leg corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower front chassis box section adjacent to lower attachment corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer wheel arch between outer wing and chassis leg corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 128,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower gearbox mounting weakened

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out wheel arch between outer wing chassis leg corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower front chassis box section adjacent to lower attachment corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer wheel arch between outer wing and chassis leg corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 128,032 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower gearbox mounting weakened

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

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

Front battery/alternator warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer wheel arch between outer wing and chassis leg corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower front chassis box section adjacent to lower arm attachment corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer wheel arch between outer wing and chassis leg corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 126,756 miles

Nearside Front Nearside Front front suspension arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front Offside Front front suspension arm bush deteriorated

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 126,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nearside Front front suspension arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front Offside Front front suspension arm bush deteriorated

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 125,535 miles

Nearside Front front suspension arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front front suspension arm bush deteriorated

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 125,509 miles

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front front suspension arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front front suspension arm bush deteriorated

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 125,297 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 125,295 miles

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

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 box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 125,228 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 124,645 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 124,124 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 122,937 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor perished

Pass 27 Dec 2017 121,604 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 120,166 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 118,810 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 118,805 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 116,706 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 114,937 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 113,277 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 111,874 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 110,844 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 109,363 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 108,022 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 10,684 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 105,165 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 103,157 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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E473 JLW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E473 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 E473 JLW registered?

E473 JLW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 May 1988.

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