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E83 EMX

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,884 mi
Last recorded78,884 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE83 EMX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2026 78,884 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 78,869 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 78,860 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 78,795 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 78,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185-14c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 78,599 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 78,319 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 78,319 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 78,311 miles

Direction indicator not working do not work continually (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front brakes not locking

Pass 7 Jan 2020 77,693 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 77,688 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 75,805 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 75,782 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 71,135 miles

Nearside and offside front has corrosion out side prescribed areas and corrosion inside prescribed areas but not considered excessive.

Fail 31 Oct 2017 71,135 miles

Nearside and offside front has corrosion out side prescribed areas and corrosion inside prescribed areas but not considered excessive.

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative lever detached (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,345 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 68,345 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 64,995 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 64,994 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,263 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 62,263 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,573 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 60,572 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,373 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,245 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2011 54,241 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 49,930 miles

as mot test on 16/06/2010

Fail 16 Jun 2010 49,927 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

front disc's slight pitted

nearside front inner wing slight corrosion

Pass 21 May 2009 43,330 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2008 40,737 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 39,885 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 38,662 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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E83 EMX is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 E83 EMX, 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 E83 EMX registered?

E83 EMX is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 February 1988.

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