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E185 UMS

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,070 mi
Last recorded66,070 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE185 UMS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 66,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 65,704 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front jacking point becoming deteriorated

parking brake just met the minimum efficiency

Fail 29 Sep 2016 65,703 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low insecure (1.8)

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

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

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front jacking point becoming deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2015 65,626 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 65,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,264 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 60,360 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 60,360 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 58,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 58,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 56,942 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 54,657 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 54,232 miles

o/s headlight poor pattern

Fail 11 Jul 2009 54,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s headlight poor pattern

Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,133 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 50,163 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 47,913 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 47,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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E185 UMS is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E185 UMS, 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 E185 UMS registered?

E185 UMS is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E185 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E185 UMS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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