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E987 LBT

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE987 LBT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly not secondary (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly nots econdary (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 167,445 miles

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

some corrosion to all steel brake pipes heavily greased serviceable on test

Pass 18 Jun 2013 167,415 miles

Nearside 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 Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

some corrosion to all steel brake pipes heavily greased serviceable on test

Pass 3 Jun 2011 167,319 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 167,319 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 166,798 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust badly repaired corroded and has leaks needs attention soon

light switch faulty but can be operated by owner

poor fr light output but has beam deflectors fitted

slight rear light interaction fault

Pass 2 Apr 2008 162,297 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 159,911 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 159,893 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 159,855 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 not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2005 156,572 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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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E987 LBT is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E987 LBT, 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 E987 LBT registered?

E987 LBT is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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The MOT history for E987 LBT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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