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E517 HLR

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,674 mi
Last recorded188,674 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE517 HLR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 188,674 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 188,660 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 188,172 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 188,157 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 187,718 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 18,668 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 18,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 180,376 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 180,376 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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E517 HLR is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E517 HLR, 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 E517 HLR registered?

E517 HLR is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 February 1988.

Is E517 HLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E517 HLR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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