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E530 XYC

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,762 mi
Last recorded56,762 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE530 XYC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,762 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 56,762 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,641 miles

hole in n/s/f wheel arch

Fail 7 Jun 2016 52,641 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

hole in n/s/f wheel arch

Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,552 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 52,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,061 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 51,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,395 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,028 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 50,028 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,380 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 48,542 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,876 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 47,876 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 46,663 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 46,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 46,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 44,880 miles

Rear engine mounting broken

Pass 19 Nov 2005

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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E530 XYC is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E530 XYC, 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 E530 XYC registered?

E530 XYC is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 April 1988.

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