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E527 PHA

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

66,027 mi
Last recorded66,027 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE527 PHA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 66,027 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 66,007 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 63,900 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,000 miles

2x ehaust rubber mountings split

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside front indicator mounting panels loose

nearside front top marker light not working

play in rack end nearside

Fail 9 Feb 2012 60,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

front indicator mounting panels loose

n/s and o/s front strut top bearings starting to sieze

Fail 18 Oct 2011 60,971 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

towbar wiring damaged

various wiring looms inseccure

Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,326 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 60,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,131 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 56,918 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 56,907 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 56,884 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 56,700 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 56,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 56,530 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

brake discs deteriorating

brake warning light on

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

fuel cap damaged but still works

n/s/f driveshaft inner boot leaking

n/s/f headlight full of condensation

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s/r tyre pressure low

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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E527 PHA is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 E527 PHA, 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 E527 PHA registered?

E527 PHA is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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