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F557 MRA

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2428cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,258 mi
Last recorded75,258 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF557 MRA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,428cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 75,258 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 75,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 75,197 miles

Front Inner lower bush worn

Front brake pads can not be seen

Front sills corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

gear box mount bush worn

under vehicle corroded slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2020 75,017 miles

Front lower arm rear bush worn

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

gear box mount bush worn

Pass 17 Sep 2018 74,884 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 74,875 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside/offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Lower mirror damaged

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Jul 2016 71,609 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 68,891 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 68,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 64,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 64,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 83,575 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery light on dashboard

offside front and offside rear tyres perishing

Fail 31 May 2013 83,575 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery light on dashboard

offside front and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2012 81,750 miles

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

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

exhast rubbers all perished

exhaust system heavily corroded

front coil springs surface rust

ns headlight poor condtion but pattern slill visable

underbody surface rust

Fail 20 Apr 2012 81,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front coil springs surface rust

ns headlight poor condtion but pattern slill visable

underbody surface rust

Pass 23 Apr 2011 79,460 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 79,446 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 176,709 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

osf indicator lens repaired

Pass 5 Jun 2009 176,646 miles

light corrosion under vehicle

indicators repaired with tape

various brake pipes and ferrulles lightly corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2009 176,646 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

light corrosion under vehicle

n/s/f indicator lense damaged

various brake pipes and ferrulles lightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2008 170,514 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 161,286 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 161,164 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s headlamp full water

slight blow exhaust joint

Pass 22 May 2006 150,248 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 150,124 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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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F557 MRA is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,428cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F557 MRA, 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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F557 MRA is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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