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E517 JLW

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,250 mi
Last recorded87,250 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE517 JLW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 87,250 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 87,250 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 88,104 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 88,104 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2017 87,076 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over sills wings front.back (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 84,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 84,099 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,365 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Mar 2015 81,365 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Apr 2014 76,730 miles

Wipers starting to perish

Fail 26 Apr 2014 76,730 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wipers starting to perish

Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,942 miles

nearside centre exhaust hanger in poor condition

Fail 18 Mar 2013 73,942 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside centre exhaust hanger in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 71,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 71,270 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion started on front brake discs

knock in steering rack when steering rocked

Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,374 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 69,334 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 69,170 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 68,988 miles

r/h rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2006 67,515 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 67,515 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 67,515 miles

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

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

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

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 JLW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 E517 JLW registered?

E517 JLW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 May 1988.

Is E517 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E517 JLW shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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