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E498 JLW

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,076 mi
Last recorded94,076 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE498 JLW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,076 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 94,063 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,051 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 93,362 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2013 92,501 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underseal applied to various underbody repairs unable to determine quality of repairs

Fail 15 Apr 2013 92,500 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underseal applied to various underbody repairs unable to determine quality of repairs

Pass 3 Feb 2012 91,739 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs pitted advise replacement

various underbody welded repairs to cab area and inner wings underbody sealant applied unable to determine quality of repairs

Fail 2 Feb 2012 91,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs pitted advise replacement

various underbody welded repairs to cab area and inner wings underbody sealant applied unable to determine quality of repairs

Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,812 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 73,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 71,558 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 71,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 70,185 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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E498 JLW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E498 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 E498 JLW registered?

E498 JLW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is E498 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E498 JLW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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