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E507 JLW

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

111,755 mi
Last recorded111,755 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE507 JLW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 111,755 miles

Nearside Front door handle damaged but operational

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 111,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front door handle damaged but operational

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 111,392 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front door Handel damoged

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 111,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front door Handel damoged

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 110,776 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 110,762 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 109,286 miles

slight blow from exhaust manifold

Fail 9 Nov 2021 109,286 miles

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

slight blow from exhaust manifold

Pass 4 Nov 2020 108,543 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 108,528 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 108,429 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

chassis plate on slam panel painted over and recommend repairs

drive belt for water pump deteriorating and recommend replacement

exhaust hang ring rubbers deteriorated and recommend replacement

front pads wearing

o/s/f pad warning wire close to wheel

oil leak from pressure switch

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

suspect speedo not recording

Pass 7 Jun 2018 108,429 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside brake pipes undersealed

Fail 7 Jun 2018 108,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up on incorrect side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up on incorrect side into white light area (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside brake pipes undersealed

Pass 26 May 2017 108,430 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

front calipers, suspension arms and area rusty

rear brake discs and area rusty

Fail 25 May 2017 108,429 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking to flexi (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

front calipers, suspension arms and area rusty

rear brake discs and area rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2016 108,430 miles

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

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

front brake calipers and area rusty

n/s head lamp deteriorating and recommend replacement

n/s/f side bulb dull

oil leak

rear brake back plates and area rusty

Fail 25 May 2016 108,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front brake calipers and area rusty

oil leak

rear brake back plates and area rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2015 108,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 108,415 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 108,374 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 102,847 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 101,449 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight noise from rear hubs when rotated

Fail 24 Oct 2009 101,443 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside trackrod ends slight wear

slight noise from rear hubs when rotated

Pass 10 Jul 2008 101,297 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2007 99,541 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 99,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f/ inner wing corroding

n/s/mirror cracked

Pass 17 May 2006 35,170 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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E507 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 63%.

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 E507 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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E507 JLW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 May 1988.

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