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E804 FGU

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,430 mi
Last recorded86,430 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE804 FGU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 86,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 86,070 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 86,039 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

gas pipe insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2024 86,036 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

gas pipe insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2023 85,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 84,901 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight fuel leak

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2021 82,388 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 80,126 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 80,040 miles

Front all brake pipes coated in grease

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch rough has been repaired

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel arch silghtly corroded

Oil leak at front of engine

Fail 3 Apr 2017 80,040 miles

Front all brake pipes coated in grease

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch rough has been repaired

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door corroded along bottom taped up (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front wheel arch silghtly corroded

Oil leak at front of engine

Pass 5 May 2016 79,453 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes all greased

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,096 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Apr 2014 79,409 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 79,409 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 75,803 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 75,803 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 75,685 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,484 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 75,403 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 75,335 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 29 Mar 2008 75,276 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rubber exhaust hangers begining to deteriorate

Pass 27 Mar 2007 74,825 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 74,470 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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E804 FGU is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 E804 FGU, 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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What year was E804 FGU registered?

E804 FGU is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 March 1988.

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The MOT history for E804 FGU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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