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E698 NPY

1988 Fiat Ducato

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

78,456 mi
Last recorded78,456 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE698 NPY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 78,456 miles

Offside sill corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2021 77,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective loose on spindle but working (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

vehicle overheating when hot

Pass 16 Jul 2020 76,224 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 76,224 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 75,805 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

N/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight corrosion along O/S outer sill

Slight corrosion around O/S/F lower arm mount

Slight corrosion around both front inner arches

Slight corrosion around front jacking points

Slight corrosion on N/S/F outer sill

Fail 4 Jul 2019 75,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

N/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight corrosion along O/S outer sill

Slight corrosion around O/S/F lower arm mount

Slight corrosion around both front inner arches

Slight corrosion around front jacking points

Slight corrosion on N/S/F outer sill

Pass 13 Jul 2018 74,625 miles

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

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

advise further corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch outside seat points.

Fail 7 Jul 2018 74,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise further corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch outside seat points.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 72,926 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front wheel arches corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 72,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/ door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front wheel arches corroded

both sills corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 63,987 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 63,987 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 63,527 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 63,527 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

One exhaust rubber mount broken.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,599 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 62,514 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2013 59,554 miles

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

front chassis out riggers corroded

nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode

nearside front inner wing starting to corrode

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside door sill corroded just over 30cm from seat belt mounting area

offside front inner wing corroded just over 30cm from suspension mounting area

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear chassis members starting to corrode

Fail 26 Apr 2013 59,554 miles

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

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

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

front chassis out riggers corroded

nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode

nearside front inner wing starting to corrode

nearside front tyre wearing on nouter edge

offside door sill corroded just over 30cm from seat belt mounting area

offside front inner wing corroded just over 30cm from suspension mounting areas

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear chassis members starting to corrode

Pass 26 Apr 2012 58,019 miles

cv gaiters badly perished

main beam warning light not working

offside front inner wing corroded just over 30cm from top suspension mounting area

offside headlamp slightly insecure

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 13 Apr 2012 58,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

cv gaiters badly perished

main beam warning light not working

offside front inner wing corroded just over 30cm from top suspension mounting area

offside headlamp slightly insecure

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,499 miles

nearside cv boot perishing

nearside tail,lightly slightly dim

offside cv boot perishing

offside front tyre starting to wear low on outer edge

slight play from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Jul 2009 56,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust rubbers perishing

minor leak of exhaust gases from rear box

nearside cv boot perishing

nearside tail,lightly slightly dim

offside cv boot perishing

offside front tyre starting to wear low on outer edge

slight play from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jun 2008 54,148 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 54,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

handbrake close to maximum travel

offside battery insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2007 52,723 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 48,843 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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E698 NPY is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 E698 NPY, 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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E698 NPY is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 May 1988.

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