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E491 XNC

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,979 mi
Last recorded109,979 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE491 XNC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2018 109,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 109,926 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f jacking point

Fail 4 Feb 2015 109,926 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

n/s/f jacking point

Pass 29 Oct 2013 108,612 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 109,584 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2012 108,471 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 107,512 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,489 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 106,508 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 105,516 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 104,707 miles

Exhaust rubbers perised

Front tyres perished

Fail 16 Apr 2008 104,707 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Exhaust rubbers perised

Front tyres perished

Pass 21 Feb 2007 103,050 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 100,174 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 100,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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E491 XNC is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 E491 XNC, 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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E491 XNC is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 January 1988.

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