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E608 XKG

1988 Fiat Ducato

Blue Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,077 mi
Last recorded50,077 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE608 XKG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 50,077 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 49,852 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 48,606 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner wings rusty

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

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

all suspension compontes rusty

horn weak

wheel trims

Pass 19 Mar 2022 48,086 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 48,084 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 48,084 miles

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

exhaust fouling body

Fail 18 May 2018 48,084 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

exhaust fouling body

Pass 26 May 2017 48,085 miles

Exhaust mounting perished

General rusty underside of vehicle

Fail 25 May 2017 48,084 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired rear compensater not connected (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust mounting perished

General rusty underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2016 47,957 miles

genearal corrosion to front suspension

Fail 17 Jun 2016 47,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

genearal corrosion to front suspension

Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,956 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

n/s/f inner wheel arch rotten

Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,956 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 47,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 45,452 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,872 miles

Exhaust rubber missing from rear silencer.

Inntermittent fault on headlamps. Cured by actuating full beam switch.

N/S front inner CV weeping grease.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 42,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Exhaust rubber missing from rear silencer.

Inntermittent fault on headlamps. Cured by actuating full beam switch.

N/S front inner CV weeping grease.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 40,940 miles

Clutch cable frayed at gearbox.

Clutch noisey in operation.

Engine sump dented.

Exhaust tailpipe supported with wire.

N/S front chassis outrigger corroded. Not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

N/S front inner CV boot leaking grease.

O/S and N/S front inner wings corroded.

O/S front brake disc pitted.

Small amount of wear in steering rack.

Fail 20 Dec 2010 40,849 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Corrosion to O/S and N/S front inner wing. Now covered from underneath with plates.

Exhaust rubbers perished and tailpipe held up with wire.

N/S front chassis outrigger corroded and perforated. Not withing 30cm of a prescribed area.

N/S inner CV boot weeping grease.

O/S front brake disc pitted.

Steering rack worn.

Sump dented.

Fail 7 Dec 2010 40,849 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Clutch release bearing noisey and clutch cable frayed.

Corrosion to O/S and N/S front inner wing. Now covered from underneath with plates.

Engine oil level too high.

Exhaust rubbers perished and tailpipe held up with wire.

N/S front chassis outrigger corroded and perforated. Not withing 30cm of a prescribed area.

N/S inner CV boot weeping grease.

O/S front brake disc pitted.

Steering rack worn.

Sump dented.

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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E608 XKG is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E608 XKG, 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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E608 XKG is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 March 1988.

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