CarVerify

Free Car Check

E255 CCH

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1971cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

110,629 mi
Last recorded110,629 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE255 CCH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 110,629 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Direction indicators do not appear to self cancel.

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

Speedometer appears inaccurate at slow speeds.

Windscreen wipers do not appear to self park.

Fail 16 Nov 2021 110,629 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Direction indicators do not appear to self cancel.

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both dip wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Speedometer appears inaccurate at slow speeds.

Windscreen wipers do not appear to self park.

Pass 18 Nov 2020 110,051 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 110,049 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe craked (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 109,514 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 102,335 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 100,964 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 100,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 100,666 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust rubbers splitting

front brake discs slighlt corroded/ pitted

oil leak

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

slight play o/s/f track rod end

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

various corrosion under motorhome

Pass 14 Jun 2014 100,666 miles

exhaust rubbers splitting

front brake discs slighlt corroded/ pitted

oil leak

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

slight play o/s/f track rod end

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

various corrosion under motorhome

Pass 3 May 2013 100,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to brake pipes

front cv boot clips lose

nearside headlamp pattern faint

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

wipers deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2012 99,544 miles

slight oil leak

exhaust rubbers perished

various bits of corrosion under motorhome

Fail 29 Mar 2012 99,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

exhaust rubbers perished

slight oil leak

various bits of corrosion under motorhome

Fail 16 Apr 2011 97,364 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery insecure

both wipers split

brake fluid low

motorhome been standing

n/s headlamp misted and poor pattern

parking brake lever long

slight play o/s rack end

various corrosion under motorhome

Pass 16 Apr 2011 97,364 miles

battery insecure

both wipers split

brake fluid low

motorhome been standing

n/s headlamp misted and poor pattern

parking brake lever long

slight play o/s rack end

various corrosion under motorhome

Pass 15 Apr 2010 95,055 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 95,055 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 95,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 96,984 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

only just passed parking brake test

two rear number plates but only one illuminated and one slightly obscured

Fail 23 Jan 2008 86,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

two rear number plates but only one illuminated and one slightly obscured

Pass 23 Feb 2007 94,344 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 94,344 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 92,799 miles

number plate fitted to bike rack is not illuminated

offside and nearside rear side lights and brake lights lens discoloured

offside front brake sensor wire broken

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2006 92,787 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) 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
Full Fiat Ducato reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E255 CCH is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 E255 CCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E255 CCH?

You can check the full history of E255 CCH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E255 CCH registered?

E255 CCH is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E255 CCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E255 CCH shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E255 CCH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E255 CCH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.