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E945 NBP

1988 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

82,243 mi
Last recorded82,243 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE945 NBP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 82,243 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable outer shielding rubbing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 82,243 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable outer shielding rubbing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 79,805 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 79,805 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 79,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 79,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 71,117 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front corrosion forming on inner arches

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

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

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

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

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

engine bay corroded

exhaust rubbers perished

exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2022 71,087 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front corrosion forming on both inner arches

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

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

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

coolant header tank spit

corrosion forming on underside

engine bay corroded

exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 27 Jan 2022 71,066 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front corrosion forming on both inner arches

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

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

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

coolant header tank spit

corrosion forming on underside

engine bay corroded

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 21 Jan 2021 70,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

engine bay corroded

exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 20 Jan 2021 70,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

engine bay corroded

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 30 Jan 2020 69,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both upper and lower (1.1.11 (c))

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 Inner arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper engine bay area corroded

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

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2019 65,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded outside pescribed areas

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

Nearside Rear centre marker light damaged and not wired up

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner arch corroded outside pescribed areas

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 65,295 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal spungy first application (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded outside pescribed areas

Nearside Front door corroded

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

Nearside Rear centre marker light damaged and not wired up

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner arch corroded outside pescribed areas

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,773 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 61,773 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 61,532 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

o/s/f inner wing rust hole

o/s/r wheel bearing play

rear brake hoses ferrules rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2015 61,532 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

o/s/f inner wing rust hole

o/s/r wheel bearing play

rear brake hoses ferrules rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,155 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 60,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 59,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 59,366 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,366 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 58,505 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front anti roll bar bush slight play in

Fail 29 Jul 2010 58,497 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front anti roll bar bush slight play in

Pass 17 Aug 2009 57,124 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 57,124 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 55,225 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 54,277 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,177 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rust nsf inner arch

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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E945 NBP is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 E945 NBP, 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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E945 NBP is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 March 1988.

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