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F43 XWY

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,137 mi
Last recorded65,137 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF43 XWY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 65,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Surface rust under floor

Pass 8 Jul 2025 64,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Surface rust under floor

Pass 9 Jul 2024 64,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leaks on multiple areas (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coolant leak vehicle has coolant leak engine compartment

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 64,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leaks on multiple areas (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coolant leak vehicle has coolant leak engine compartment

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 63,579 miles

Coolant leak

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Surface rust under

Fail 10 Jul 2023 63,579 miles

Coolant leak

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Surface rust under

Pass 28 May 2022 62,660 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp adjusters on there way out

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2021 62,032 miles

Both headlamp adjusters on their way out

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

leaf springs coroded

Fail 3 Jun 2021 62,020 miles

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

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

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

leaf springs coroded

Pass 27 Aug 2019 61,466 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General age related under body corrosion

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

exhaust hanger incorrect

Fail 27 Aug 2019 61,466 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General age related under body corrosion

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

exhaust hanger incorrect

Pass 2 Aug 2018 59,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

outer cv gaitor perished

Fail 1 Aug 2018 59,612 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

outer cv gaitor perished

Pass 4 Aug 2017 58,904 miles

Both front wheel arches becoming corroded.

Fail 2 Aug 2017 58,904 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing unable to check as no key (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at front (2.4.A.3)

Both front wheel arches becoming corroded.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 58,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers slow

Fail 6 Jul 2016 58,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper end (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper end (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

wipers slow

Pass 7 May 2015 57,201 miles

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

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

bonnet front lower edge corroded

engine idle speed slightly high

front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 57,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

bonnet front lower edge corroded

engine idle speed slightly high

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 56,376 miles

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

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

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

exhaust noisey

front brake discs corroded

front bumper end caps insecure

o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

wiring in poor condition

Fail 21 Jun 2014 56,376 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front bumper end caps insecure

o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

wiring in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 55,264 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension bushes perishing.

Pass 3 May 2011 53,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspension corroded

both front by jacking points corroded

both inner arches by front corroded

both inner sills corroded by door step

both outer sills corroded by door step

both rear inner arches corroded

corossion to panel by wipers

front discs corroded

nearside front inner arch corroded

slight corrosion to both front arches

Fail 10 Mar 2011 53,308 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspension slightly corroded

both front by inner arches corroded

both front by jacking points corroded

both inner sills corroded by door step

both outer sills by door step corroded

both rear inner arches corroded

corrosion to all n/s front inner arch

corrosion to panel by wipers

front discs slghtly corroded

slight corrosion to both front arches

Pass 24 Jul 2009 52,195 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front sill corroded and holes, not within prescribed area

Fail 3 Jul 2009 52,195 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake hoses both sides show signs of corrosion under rubber sleeves

nearside front sill corroded and holed, not within prescibed areas

offside inner driveshaft gaitor leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2008 51,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside inner driveshaft gaitor leaking

Fail 4 Jul 2008 51,367 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside inner driveshaft gaitor leaking

Pass 10 Jul 2007 50,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 50,809 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 49,306 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 47,211 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 47,211 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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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F43 XWY is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F43 XWY, 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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F43 XWY is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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