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E483 HFG

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

160,819 mi
Last recorded160,819 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE483 HFG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 160,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlight beam deflector fitted

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlight beam deflector fitted.

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wiper slight smearing.

Offside Rear Outer Tyre side wall scrubbed.

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 160,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlight beam deflector fitted

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlight beam deflector fitted.

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wiper slight smearing.

Offside Rear Outer Tyre side wall scrubbed.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 157,437 miles

Central Exhaust rubber missing but still secure.

Front Head lamp deflectors fitted.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe corrosion central and rear near axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Central tyre tread cracking slightly

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Sun visor missing(LHD Vehicle)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 157,437 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Side light bulbs excessively bright x2 (1.1.A.3f)

Central Exhaust rubber missing but still secure.

Front Head lamp deflectors fitted.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe corrosion central and rear near axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Central tyre tread cracking slightly

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wiper slight smearing.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Sun visor missing(LHD Vehicle)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 154,595 miles

Bottom gearbox mounting rubber deterioated

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front mirror top bracket missing

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front sun visor missing at time of test.

Oil leak ()

One exhaust rubber broke, all other rubbers perishing but exhaust still secure

Fail 1 Aug 2016 154,594 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped rear brake pipe "T" piece (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bottom gearbox mounting rubber deterioated

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front mirror top bracket missing

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front sun visor missing at time of test.

Oil leak ()

One exhaust rubber broke, all other rubbers perishing but exhaust still secure

Pass 14 May 2015 154,471 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 154,471 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 153,769 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 153,769 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 153,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres have cracks in sidewalls.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 May 2013 153,650 miles

Both front tyres have cracks in sidewalls.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 150,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2011 148,603 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 147,722 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 147,224 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 143,868 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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E483 HFG is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 E483 HFG, 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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E483 HFG is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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