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E587 EAL

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,275 mi
Last recorded81,275 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE587 EAL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 81,275 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near side and off side gaiters split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 81,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 80,406 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 80,325 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 80,320 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2017 80,230 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 80,213 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016
Fail 10 Nov 2016 78,077 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 74,779 miles

exhaust mounts perished

offside front inner wing corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2013 74,534 miles

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2013 74,534 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 74,153 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine oil leak

offside front cross member corroded but not within prebscribed area

offside front step showing signs of corrosion but not to excess at time of test

Fail 23 Oct 2012 74,153 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

offside front cross member corroded but not within prebscribed area

offside front step showing signs of corrosion but not to excess at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2010 73,830 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 70,101 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 67,580 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 65,755 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 64,660 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 64,654 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

corrosion outside a perscribed area

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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E587 EAL is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E587 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.

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What year was E587 EAL registered?

E587 EAL is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 May 1988.

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