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F289 EJA

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,276 mi
Last recorded91,276 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF289 EJA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 91,276 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 90,248 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

brake pipes corroded

underbody and suspension corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2023 90,240 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

brake pipes corroded

brake pipes corroded

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 90,064 miles

Central Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 89,964 miles

corrosion around vehicle

Fail 11 Sep 2017 89,964 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion around vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2016 88,494 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 88,494 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2015 88,494 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 88,494 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 88,464 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/f inner door handle disabled

passenger seat removed

Fail 4 Oct 2013 88,494 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/f inner door handle disabled

passenger seat removed

Pass 19 Sep 2012 87,218 miles

offside wiper blade split

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked but still effectice at time of test

passenger seat & seat belt removed at time of test & inner door release handle disabled

Fail 10 Sep 2012 87,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked but still effectice at time of test

offside wiper blade split

passenger seat & seat belt removed at time of test & inner door release handle disabled

Pass 5 Sep 2011 82,978 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 81,708 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 80,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 79,770 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F289 EJA is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F289 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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F289 EJA is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 August 1988.

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