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E896 XRH

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2482cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,330 mi
Last recorded187,330 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE896 XRH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,482cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 187,330 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch liner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch liner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 187,271 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced B pillar door opening repair covered in body filler (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a pillar door opening repair covered in body filler (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill door opening repair covered in body filler (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a pillar outer covered in body filler (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bumper corroded

scuttle panel area heavily corroded around bonnet hinges

Fail 17 Jun 2022 187,257 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both wipers (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A pillar door opening (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced B pillar area, all area marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill, door opening (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A pillar(outer) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bumper corroded

scuttle panel area heavily corroded around bonnet hinges

Pass 4 Jun 2021 187,219 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 187,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock starting to leak

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension air bag collapsed

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2019 187,164 miles

excessively corroded around the bonnet hinges

o/s mirror glass cracked

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

brake load valve levers corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2019 187,164 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake load valve levers corroded

engine oil below minimum level

engine oil leak

excessively corroded around the bonnet hinges

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/r air suspension uninflated due to feed pipe broken

play in the o/s track rod end ball joint

Pass 14 Dec 2017 180,296 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 180,077 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 180,060 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside "B" post (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside outer sill/ door shut area (5.2.6)

1 x brake pipe to Nearside front corroding

Front brake discs poor condition

Front brake hose ferrules corroding

Rear springs corroding

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 177,952 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2015 177,952 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 May 2014 177,595 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 176,084 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 May 2012 174,186 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 174,186 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

possible fuel leak engine offside

Pass 7 Jun 2011 171,474 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 171,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 170,960 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 170,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 170,772 miles

both front indicators loose but not insecure

offside front inner wheel arch badly corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2009 170,772 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front indicators loose but not insecure

offside front inner wheel arch badly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2008 170,270 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 170,268 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,003 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 166,000 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 163,702 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 163,702 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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E896 XRH is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,482cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E896 XRH, 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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E896 XRH is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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