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E899 NOT

1988 Fiat Ducato

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,694 mi
Last recorded78,694 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE899 NOT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 78,694 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 76,808 miles

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

PLEASE ADVISE THERE IS ALOT OF LIVE RUST AROUND THE CAB AREA AND ALSO WOOD ROT IN THE MOTOR HOME PART

Rust around front screen and is live rust

Rust on inner nsf wheel arch very bad

Rust on inner osf wheel arch

Advise only just went through emissions test throttle pedal seems to be sticking too

Advise passenger seat does seem to have alot of movement in it, (does swivel all the way around as its designed too but does not lock into a fixed position)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 76,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

PLEASE ADVISE THERE IS ALOT OF LIVE RUST AROUND THE CAB AREA AND ALSO WOOD ROT IN THE MOTOR HOME PART

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

Rust around front screen and is live rust

Rust on inner nsf wheel arch very bad

Rust on inner osf wheel arch

Advise passenger seat does seem to have alot of movement in it, (does swivel all the way around as its designed too but does not lock into a fixed position)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 76,794 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise there is rust all over and the body has wood rot too

Engine oil leaking

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight play in all 4 wheel side too side only very slight

Rust all around front screen and is live

Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,948 miles

Advise front wipers do not auto park

Advise os number light was not working first of all but then started to work advise get checked out ASAP

Advise rear brakes seem poor not fully locking wheels

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S Beam image incorrect when lights first on but left for 5 mins image appears poss slight condensation on bulb or inside lamp

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

Advise osf brake hose securing bracket broken

Advise wooden frame for motorhome rotten underside

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 75,948 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Advise front wipers do not auto park

Advise rear brakes seem poor not fully locking wheels

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Advise osf brake hose securing bracket broken

Advise wooden frame for motorhome rotten underside

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 73,400 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 73,309 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake discs slightly pitted!

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 71,698 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Apr 2009 71,698 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 71,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 169,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 69,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 69,014 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 69,014 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 68,098 miles

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

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

o/s/f chassis corroding.

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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E899 NOT is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 E899 NOT, 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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E899 NOT is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 February 1988.

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