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F287 EJA

1988 Fiat Ducato

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,097 mi
Last recorded94,097 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF287 EJA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2025 94,097 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Door is badly rusted and has sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch rusted and holed leaving sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure Bumper support has rusted off. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step and sill rusted and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing rusted and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near front tie rod mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch is rusted and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure Inner wheel arch is insecure and rubbing on wheel. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure Wheel arch trim is insecure. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Hand brake cable mount has rusted off chassis. (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Door is badly rusted and has sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arc rusted and holed leaving sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step rusted and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing rusted and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near inner lower arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch is rusted and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger rusted. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger rusted above exhaust mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Waste water tank is rusted and holed.

The wood panels supporting the outer body panels are rotten and weak.

Pass 18 Jul 2024 93,667 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 93,666 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 92,702 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 92,698 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 89,091 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 89,058 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective 1 exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 82,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 7 Sep 2020 82,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

various items corroded under vehicle

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 80,213 miles

all unerside undersealed

Fail 25 Mar 2019 80,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

all unerside undersealed

Pass 19 Apr 2018 78,751 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 77,489 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Apr 2017 77,489 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 77,445 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 77,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 77,425 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,845 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front discscoroded

Fail 25 Feb 2014 76,845 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discscoroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,106 miles

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

corosion outside areas

exhaust rubbers perished

exhaust tail pipe modified causing exhaust to project out past body

handbrake release spring broken

Fail 3 Sep 2012 75,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust tail pipe modified causing exhaust to project out past body

handbrake release spring broken

Pass 9 Feb 2011 73,490 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 72,166 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 70,362 miles

corrossion outside prescribed areas

Fail 25 Feb 2008 70,352 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrossion outside prescribed areas

Pass 17 Aug 2006 68,815 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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F287 EJA is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F287 EJA, 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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F287 EJA is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 August 1988.

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