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E512 JLW

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,095 mi
Last recorded130,095 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE512 JLW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 130,095 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mountings in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 130,036 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holes in inner and outer door sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mountings in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 125,607 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 120,089 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 120,086 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 115,272 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Quite a bit. ()

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 115,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Quite a bit. ()

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2018 114,426 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 114,426 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 9 May 2018 114,426 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working Both (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 113,025 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 113,015 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 111,027 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 111,027 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 110,635 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 110,248 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 110,240 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Centre exhaust rubber split

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 107,606 miles

n/s/front brake has slight judder

wipers slow o/scv boot poorly repaired

Fail 5 May 2011 107,603 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 2 Jun 2010 104,483 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear outer sill old repairs

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 103,967 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 102,970 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 100,066 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 98,233 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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E512 JLW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E512 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 E512 JLW registered?

E512 JLW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 May 1988.

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