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E50 LHG

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

195,880 mi
Last recorded195,880 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE50 LHG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 195,880 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 195,425 miles

Central Rear exhaust hanging rubbers cracked and perished

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 195,163 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 195,163 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect kick (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 195,143 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine at rear breather device at rear of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 80% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes heavily greased/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides - all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

underside of vehicle undersealed throughout

Pass 26 Jun 2023 194,842 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 194,402 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2021 193,662 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 193,049 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 193,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 192,294 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 191,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 191,002 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 190,262 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 188,856 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 188,856 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 186,121 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 186,117 miles

Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 184,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 184,587 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 182,816 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 181,340 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 178,590 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 176,510 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 176,510 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 173,569 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 171,272 miles

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 67,749 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 163,679 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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E50 LHG is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 E50 LHG, 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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E50 LHG is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 April 1988.

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