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E603 EAL

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,624 mi
Last recorded94,624 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE603 EAL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 94,624 miles

Both front brake discs are heavily pitted

Both rear leaf spring front mounting areas are corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2024 94,238 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front discs corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion and repairs to underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Aug 2024 94,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front discs corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion and repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2023 93,919 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 93,593 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 93,454 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play on both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair on both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides at very rear on rear hanger rear mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 93,454 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamps lens tapped to give straight beam image left hand drive lamps fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play on both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair on both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides at very rear on rear hanger rear mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 93,432 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 90,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 89,209 miles

Front suspension areas corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corroded front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 89,209 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front suspension areas corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corroded front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 88,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside HANDBRAKE DOWN

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 88,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside HANDBRAKE DOWN

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

Pass 22 May 2014 87,890 miles

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

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

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

front wiper panel corroded

nearside front wheel arch and door lower corroded

offsde rear bumper mounting corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 87,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

front wiper panel corroded

nearside front wheel arch and door lower corroded

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches and outriggers corroded

offside rear bumper mounting corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 87,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

lower windscreen panel corroded

nearside door corroded

nearside front wing corroded

offside and nearside front outriggers corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2008 87,643 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 87,083 miles

Various Amounts Of Corrison Around Vehicle

Fail 19 Jun 2006 87,083 miles

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

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

Various Amounts Of Corrison Around Vehicle

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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E603 EAL is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E603 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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E603 EAL is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 May 1988.

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