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F329 EJA

1988 Fiat Ducato

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,806 mi
Last recorded49,806 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF329 EJA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 49,806 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 49,683 miles

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

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2019 49,682 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

brake servo corroded

exhaust manifold blowing

spare wheel insecure

Pass 19 May 2018 47,975 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front side step loose

all brake lines have surface corrosion

slight surface corrosion on under body

Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,507 miles

Drivers door step mounting bracket insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2015 47,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Drivers door step mounting bracket insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2014 47,167 miles

drivers door step mounting bracket insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2014 47,167 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

drivers door step mounting bracket insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2013 43,367 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

excessive corossion to offside front cross-member

reserve water tank container excessive corodded

springs have corossion

vehicle structure corossion

Fail 24 Jul 2013 43,367 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

excessive corossion to offside front cross-member

exhaust syustem corodded/deteriorated

reserve water tank container excessive corodded

springs have corossion

vehicle overheated on test

vehicle structure corossion

Pass 8 Aug 2012 42,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,309 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion front bumper

Fail 27 Apr 2010 40,325 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,325 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 40,063 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 38,729 miles

Exhaust system has slight rattle.

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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F329 EJA is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 F329 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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F329 EJA is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 September 1988.

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