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E861 EGU

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

70,027 mi
Last recorded70,027 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE861 EGU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 70,027 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 70,014 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 67,597 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced scuttle panel under windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 67,569 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing and battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced scuttle panel under windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,539 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded........

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 66,517 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear........ (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded........

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 63,497 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 63,475 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear........ (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 62,033 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 62,009 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 59,119 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 59,109 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,758 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,077 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 50,047 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,229 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,369 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,390 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 45,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,624 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 43,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 41,358 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 38,925 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,562 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 30,020 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 30,015 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2006 29,985 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front discs corroded

child seat fitted on passengger side

rear brake pipes 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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E861 EGU 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 63%.

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 E861 EGU, 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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E861 EGU is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 January 1988.

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