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E557 JLW

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,000 mi
Last recorded84,000 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE557 JLW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 84,000 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 72,562 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 71,680 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,018 miles

signs of grease around both front outer driveshaft gaiters, keep under observation.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 70,054 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 68,456 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 67,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 67,495 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 67,422 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 67,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 128,999 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f corroded near jacking point

o/s/r body corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2006 127,260 miles

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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E557 JLW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 E557 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E557 JLW registered?

E557 JLW is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 April 1988.

Is E557 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E557 JLW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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