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E542 JLW

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,328 mi
Last recorded77,328 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE542 JLW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 77,328 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 77,328 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 76,254 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 76,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 74,887 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 74,853 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

signs of water leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

corrosion to nearside front wheel arch area,not prescribed zone

slight movement in nearside front shocker top mount

slight obscuring of front number plate

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

tyres starting to perish

wear to discs and pads

Pass 6 Sep 2006 72,424 miles

chip in nearside headlamp

chip in screen

corrosion on discs

damage to wheel rims

offside headlamp fading

slight blow on exhaust

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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E542 JLW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E542 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 E542 JLW registered?

E542 JLW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 May 1988.

Is E542 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E542 JLW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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