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E174 DKX

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,003 mi
Last recorded104,003 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE174 DKX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 104,003 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated appears to be dry but still preventing ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion sill and step area

Nearside Front inner wing and arch corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing and arch corrosion

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner arch corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2018 103,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 103,913 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near chassis x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to front body member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure rear box mountings not fittred (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 103,636 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 101,998 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 101,964 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort HAND BRAKE AT MAX TRAVEL (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 101,643 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

beam images poor

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 17 Aug 2015 101,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

beam images poor

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 5 Aug 2014 101,450 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 101,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 101,038 miles

headlights poor beam pattern

Pass 30 Jun 2011 100,942 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 100,626 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 100,193 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 97,140 miles

n/s drive shaft boot perished and will need replacing soon

vehicle lists 2 one side o/s

Pass 30 Jun 2007 94,086 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 94,069 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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E174 DKX is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E174 DKX, 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 E174 DKX registered?

E174 DKX is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 March 1988.

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