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E591 EAL

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

65,539 mi
Last recorded65,539 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE591 EAL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 65,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 65,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 64,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the tyre was manufactured in week 11 of 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the tyre was manufactured in week 50 of 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the tyre was manufactured in week 11 of 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 64,002 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and back (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 62,764 miles

Nearside Front Nearside chassis covered in underseal unable to fully access.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear top shocker mounting corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front sill been repaired unable to fully access repair.

Offside Front Offside chassis covered in underseal unable to fully access.

Offside outer sill been repaired and unable to fully access repair.

Fail 9 May 2023 62,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside front chassis corroded and holed within 30cm of front suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Nearside chassis covered in underseal unable to fully access.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear top shocker mounting corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front sill been repaired unable to fully access repair.

Offside Front Offside chassis covered in underseal unable to fully access.

Offside outer sill been repaired and unable to fully access repair.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 61,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on outer edge. Advise changing ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Scuttle panel corroded around offside bonnet hinge

Pass 17 Oct 2019 60,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective light ouput reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 60,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 59,589 miles

Body has slight corrosion (evidence of previous repair. unable to fully inspect due to underseal.

Unable to fully check front metal brake pipes due to underseal.

waste water tank leaking.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 57,863 miles

Body has slight corrosion evidence of previous repairs. unable to fully inspect due to under seal. (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see brake pads due to wheel trims fitted (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 57,863 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Body has slight corrosion evidence of previous repairs. unable to fully inspect due to under seal. (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see brake pads due to wheel trims fitted (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 57,390 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 57,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 55,135 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 55,135 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)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 52,743 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 51,342 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 50,951 miles
Fail 28 May 2012

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

Pass 24 May 2011 50,208 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 48,139 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 48,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2009 46,161 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 44,415 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 44,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 30 May 2007 42,837 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2007 42,837 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,695 miles

Corrosion on OSF jack point

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 42,695 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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E591 EAL is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 E591 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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E591 EAL is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 May 1988.

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