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E653 RWD

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

66,278 mi
Last recorded66,278 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE653 RWD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 66,278 miles

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

Offside top mount has some play

slight blow at front

surface corrosion to underside

wiper position poor

Fail 14 Apr 2026 66,278 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside top mount has some play

slight blow at front

surface corrosion to underside

wiper position poor

Fail 10 Apr 2026 66,269 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin blowing at manifold (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

wiper position poor

surface corrosion to underside

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

Offside top mount has some play

idle speed high

Pass 4 Oct 2024 65,702 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 64,806 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective central bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 63,308 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 63,308 miles

Advise engine oil leak

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 62,277 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 62,277 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 62,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 1 Aug 2019 62,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 62,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 61,597 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rubber o rings (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 61,597 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rubber o rings (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded slightly

Offside Front wheel arch corroded slightly

Fail 24 May 2017 61,327 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded slightly

Offside Front wheel arch corroded slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2016 60,244 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 57,593 miles

Front bumper supports slightly corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both outer cv gaiter clips rubbing on hub carrier

Fail 16 Dec 2014 57,592 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper supports slightly corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both outer cv gaiter clips rubbing on hub carrier

Fail 4 Nov 2014 57,571 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 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 engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 54,819 miles

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

battery tray corroded

n/s/r leaf spring has corrosion

o/s/r leaf spring has corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2013 54,814 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)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery tray corroded

n/s/r leaf spring has corrosion

o/s/r leaf spring has corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,425 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 53,833 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 53,245 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 53,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,652 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,709 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 51,709 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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E653 RWD is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 E653 RWD, 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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E653 RWD is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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