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V988 EAL

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,301 mi
Last recorded46,301 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV988 EAL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 46,301 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 45,774 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and step and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 45,518 miles

drivers and passenger seats have a lot of play in seat bases, corroded and holed original front door steps.

Fail 14 May 2024 45,518 miles

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

Towbar component excessively corroded very corroded and insecure mountings (6.1.6 (a))

drivers and passenger seats have a lot of play in seat bases, corroded and holed original front door steps.

Pass 5 May 2023 44,976 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 44,543 miles

both front seat turn plates have play within

Fail 4 May 2022 44,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front seat turn plates have play within

Pass 14 May 2021 39,670 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 39,641 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 37,961 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 37,961 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 37,391 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 35,241 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 3,391 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 33,910 miles

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

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

rear towbar corroded too excess not to be used for towing

Pass 31 Dec 2015 32,602 miles

advise undersealing on underside

Pass 29 Dec 2014 30,985 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 30,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 28,655 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 28,655 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 26,703 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 24,261 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 22,362 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 20,735 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 20,735 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 17,671 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 14,569 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 12,357 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 9,670 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 9,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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V988 EAL is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 57,673 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V988 EAL, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V988 EAL registered?

V988 EAL is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V988 EAL safe to buy?

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