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E555 MBP

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

100,411 mi
Last recorded100,411 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE555 MBP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 100,411 miles

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

forward sill panels heavily corroded both sides

Pass 27 May 2025 96,160 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 96,155 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 92,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

water ingress to both headlamps

Pass 25 Oct 2022 89,326 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 89,319 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 86,554 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 86,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 85,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 85,575 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 80,141 miles

Central exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2019 80,088 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2018 78,376 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 76,151 miles

o/s and n/s brake discs surfaces covered with rust

Fail 21 Jul 2017 76,114 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 spring mtg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

o/s and n/s brake discs surfaces covered with rust

Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,606 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both nearside brake hoses deteriorating

offside front brake hoses slightly twisted

roof heavily damaged

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 75,599 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure battery leads (1.9.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake hoses heavily perished - recommend replacement

offside front metal brake pipes heavily greased/undersealed

roof heavily damaged

underbody heavily corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 74,668 miles

Oil leak

FRONT WIPER BLADE RUBBERS WORN

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear light lense cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2015 74,663 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

FRONT WIPER BLADE RUBBERS WORN

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear light lense cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,045 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear spring eye /chassis starting to corrode

exhaust rubber mounting started to split still secure

off side front out rigger starting to corrode

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 May 2013 73,341 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER TOP MUD GAURD/WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 73,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

BOTH FRONT INNER TOP MUD GAURD/WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2012 72,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

REAR SUSPENSION LEAF SPRING MOUNTING POINTS CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 1 May 2012 72,544 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

REAR SUSPENSION LEAF SPRING MOUNTING POINTS CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 72,156 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 72,156 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 71,927 miles

NEARSIDE INNER FRONT WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 71,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

NEARSIDE INNER FRONT WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

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

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

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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E555 MBP is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 E555 MBP, 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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E555 MBP is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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