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E693 YVR

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,722 mi
Last recorded103,722 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE693 YVR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 103,722 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 103,692 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 103,687 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust rubber hangers snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill and jacking point excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery tray corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General corrosion to prescribed area/subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear All rear lights light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 20 Jun 2023 103,092 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 103,091 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 103,087 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid any (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 101,517 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 101,479 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 101,479 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 101,472 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 101,470 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 100,957 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 100,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2016 98,747 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 98,636 miles

Coolant leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 98,602 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 98,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

ft scotle panel corroded

n/s/f wiper mechanism insecure

o/s/r inner sill till floor corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 98,233 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

battery insecure

front brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 98,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

battery insecure

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 92,312 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 92,291 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 91,126 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 91,120 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 86,572 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 86,562 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 86,006 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 85,849 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front ferrels on flexi brake hoses corroded.

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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E693 YVR is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E693 YVR, 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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E693 YVR is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 March 1988.

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