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E525 HFG

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

157,799 mi
Last recorded157,799 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE525 HFG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 157,799 miles

Corrosion under body

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 157,588 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion bonnet falling off (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage window (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

under body badly corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 151,537 miles

Offside Front inner wing

Fail 29 Apr 2016 151,537 miles

Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front inner wing

Pass 1 May 2015 146,284 miles

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

complete exhaust deteriorated/corroded

general corrosion to underbody and steering, suspension and braking components

Fail 1 May 2015 146,284 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

complete exhaust deteriorated/corroded

general corrosion to underbody and steering, suspension and braking components

Pass 2 May 2014 143,700 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all rubber mounts for the exhaust system are badly deteriorated

both front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

oil leak

rear suspension appears to be sitting low

spare tyre is insecure

Fail 2 May 2014 143,700 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all rubber mounts for the exhaust system are badly deteriorated

both front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

oil leak

rear suspension appears to be sitting low

spare tyre is insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2013 140,853 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 140,834 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all of the exhaust rubbers are perrished and 50% are broken

both front brake discs are slightly worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 6 Jul 2012 137,101 miles

lower/front area of both front door aperatures corroded

rear silencer exhaust rubbers deteriorated/cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2012 137,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

lower/front area of both front door aperatures corroded

rear silencer exhaust rubbers deteriorated/cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2011 131,877 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 131,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 131,827 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 129,402 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 129,402 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 127,770 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 127,770 miles

Outer Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Nov 2008 127,754 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

exhaust rubbers perished and poor condition

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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E525 HFG is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

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 E525 HFG, 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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E525 HFG is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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