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E549 JLW

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Lpg 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE549 JLW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024
Pass 13 Jan 2021 1,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately secured @sill (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 1,006 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced @jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately secured @sill (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 227 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2017 254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 9,791 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 9,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 301,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 6,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

battery loose

n/s wiper split

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 6 Jun 2014 93,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 May 2014 93,116 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 May 2013 92,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2012 91,310 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mountings in poor condition (starting to crack)

rear exhaust section in poor condition but serviceable

Fail 8 Jun 2012 91,302 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mountings in poor condition (starting to crack)

rear exhaust section in poor condition but serviceable

Pass 9 Jun 2011 90,368 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs slight corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2011 90,353 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs slight corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 98,144 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 98,148 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 96,739 miles

Oil leak

off side front flex brake hose starting to crack but deep to reach cords

Pass 16 Aug 2008 95,005 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/F wheel arch corroded

O/S/F chassis outrigger rusted and holed, not structural

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 95,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/F wheel arch corroded

O/S/F chassis outrigger rusted and holed, not structural

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 95,901 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2006 470,966 miles

front inner wheel arches weld repairs and corrosion

panels by front cross members corroded and holed

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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E549 JLW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 E549 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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E549 JLW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 May 1988.

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