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F317 EJA

1988 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,120 mi
Last recorded96,120 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF317 EJA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 96,120 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 93,685 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 93,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 90,750 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 87,473 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 87,473 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 83,632 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 83,632 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 80,331 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 80,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 75,291 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 75,291 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,812 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,530 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 62,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 60,725 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 60,487 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 60,014 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 60,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 59,739 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 59,739 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front head lights discoloured

Pass 9 May 2005 59,094 miles

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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F317 EJA is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 F317 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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What year was F317 EJA registered?

F317 EJA is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 October 1988.

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The MOT history for F317 EJA shows 22 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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