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E699 FNU

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2482cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

149,275 mi
Last recorded149,275 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE699 FNU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,482cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 149,275 miles

Exhaust mounting defective many (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both seats have movement not considered excessive at time of test

underside chassis suspension braking mounting points have corrosion and heavy waxoiling

Fail 2 Dec 2025 149,209 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Both seats have movement not considered excessive at time of test

Exhaust mounting defective many (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

underside chassis suspension mounting components braking have corrosion and heavy waxoiling

Pass 11 Dec 2024 145,963 miles

Exhaust mounting defective many (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both seats have movement not considered excessive at time of test

underside steering suspension braking components have corrosion and heavy waxoil

Fail 6 Dec 2024 145,963 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted end cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear burst on brake rollers (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective many (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both seats have movement not considered excessive at time of test

underside steering suspension braking components have corrosion and heavy waxoil

Pass 12 Dec 2023 143,554 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion to vehicle underside and several comonents

Fail 1 Nov 2023 143,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases frontpipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hangers 3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted end cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective many (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both seats have movement not considered excessive at time of test

underside including steering suspension and braking components have corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2022 140,715 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

both front seats have movement however not considered excessive at time of test

underside including chassis floor steering suspension braking components have corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2022 140,705 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower wheel arch /jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower wheel arch / jacking point area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

both front seats have movement however not considered excessive at time of test

underside including chassis floor steering suspension braking components have corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2021 137,772 miles

Battery warning light illuminated and flickering, indicating possible alternator fault

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front N/S/F and O/S/F inner wing to floor areas corroded near jacking points

Front Surface corrosion to rear spring hanger mounting areas

Fail 19 Oct 2021 137,772 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust rear box broken at sleeve making it insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Battery warning light illuminated and flickering, indicating possible alternator fault

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front N/S/F and O/S/F inner wing to floor areas corroded near jacking points

Front Surface corrosion to rear spring hanger mounting areas

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 134,759 miles

Front advanced corrosion and holes in inner wing area both sides.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front mirror mountain heavily corroded.

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and back. (0.1 (b))

very hard to drive due to clutch.

Fail 14 Oct 2020 134,759 miles

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

Emissions not tested exhaust loose and blowing. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively going to slow. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect damp in side. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both. (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front advanced corrosion and holes in inner wing area both sides.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front mirror mountain heavily corroded.

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and back. (0.1 (b))

very hard to drive due to clutch.

Pass 6 Jun 2019 130,462 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror frame corroded. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s front wheel arch/ chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

general corrosion to all chassis /mounts.

screen washers poor but working.

wipers slow but working.

Pass 6 Jun 2018 127,175 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 127,174 miles

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

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 light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axle. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 124,051 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill to wheelarch. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s mirror arm corroded but not loose.

rear air suspension units not connected to axle .

Pass 6 Jun 2016 120,161 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 120,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 113,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 113,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 108,328 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 104,393 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 102,414 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 102,290 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 102,242 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 101,750 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 100,785 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 100,653 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 98,598 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 97,913 miles

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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E699 FNU is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,482cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E699 FNU, 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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E699 FNU is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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