MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED ,COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Front tyre walls cracking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both front top suspension bush / bearing slight play
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Front tyre walls cracking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both front top suspension bush / bearing slight play
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear lower stabilizer mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury corner of bumper and lower skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working additional light unit in bumper (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working additional light unit in bumper (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working additional light unit in bumper (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working additional light unit in bumper (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working additional light unit in bumper (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working additional light unit in bumper (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks wire adrift in engine bay from live terminal from battery and also from relay lower down in engine bay (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
1x bulb in o/s/r position light inop
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute requires attention (4.4.4 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake fluid reservoir not visible (1.1.10 (f))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured n/s/f under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both front tyres perished and cracked. (tyres are 20 years old advise replacement)
both front tyres worn close to wear indicators
corrosion holes in outer sill on o/s and small hole by o/s/f jacking point
metallic noise from engine
n/s washer jet adjustment high
o/s top engine mount rubber perished
o/s/r tyre heavily cracked and perished requires replacement (age of tyre not visible)
Both headlamp horizontal lines just visible on tester due to kick up deflectors deteriorating
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Drivers seat stiff to operate
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front spring has surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front spring has surface corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passengers seat stiff to operate
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (b))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Position lamp switch insecure Also headlamp switch (4.2.2 (b))
Both headlamp horizontal lines just visible on tester due to kick up deflectors deteriorating
Drivers seat stiff to move forward or backwards
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Spring has surface corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Spring has surface corrosion
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside outline marker not working
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat stiff to move forward or backwards
Nearside Front leaf spring splayed
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
tyre walls cracking
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front leaf spring splayed
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
tyre walls cracking
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front tyre wall cracking
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear tyre wall cracking
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both investigation recommend both slight rough when rotated (2.6.2)
near and off side front top suspension mount worn
rear gear box support bush worn
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
head light beam cut off taped
n/snf ,o/s/f & n/s/r tyres perished
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/snf ,o/s/f & n/s/r tyres perished
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges and slightly perished in tread
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges and slightly perished in tread
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Air suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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E228 AUJ is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 E228 AUJ, 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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E228 AUJ is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1988.
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