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E540 EAL

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,086 mi
Last recorded56,086 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE540 EAL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 56,086 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 55,473 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 54,238 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 51,086 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 48,895 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 46,158 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 44,039 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,167 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 42,469 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,546 miles

n/s/f tyre has surface cracks to outer wall

Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,190 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,571 miles

engine missfire

n/s/f tyre has surface cracks to outer wall

Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,983 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,062 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,709 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 35,709 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,414 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 33,096 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

exaust mount/rubber broken

o/s/f cv boot has slight pin hole in

very slight exaust blow

Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,096 miles

exaust mount/rubber broken

o/s/f cv boot has slight pin hole in

very slight exaust blow

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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E540 EAL is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E540 EAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E540 EAL registered?

E540 EAL is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 May 1988.

Is E540 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E540 EAL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E540 EAL have outstanding finance?

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