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1988 Fiat Ducato 2.0L Petrol · E835 VYD

E835 VYD

1988 Fiat Ducato (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1988. Recorded mileage 56,837 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FIAT DUCATO
Year / Origin
1988 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02/08/2022
Road Tax
Untaxed (12/03/2022)
Recorded Mileage
56,837 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/08/2022
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 12/03/2022
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1988
Engine
1971cc

E835 VYD Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2021
  • 56,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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E835 VYD Mileage History

  1. 11/04/200636,182 mi
  2. 26/04/200736,991 mi+809 mi
  3. 04/04/200838,425 mi+1,434 mi
  4. 16/04/200939,121 mi+696 mi
  5. 23/04/200939,129 mi+8 mi
  6. 26/04/201041,617 mi+2,488 mi
  7. 20/04/201143,040 mi+1,423 mi
  8. 27/04/201244,230 mi+1,190 mi
  9. 27/04/201244,230 mi
  10. 26/04/201345,475 mi+1,245 mi
  11. 26/04/201345,475 mi
  12. 04/04/201446,585 mi+1,110 mi
  13. 05/04/201446,585 mi
  14. 07/08/201747,614 mi+1,029 mi
  15. 10/08/201747,614 mi
  16. 24/07/201849,445 mi+1,831 mi
  17. 29/07/201952,182 mi+2,737 mi
  18. 07/09/202054,649 mi+2,467 mi
  19. 11/09/202054,673 mi+24 mi
  20. 03/08/202156,837 mi+2,164 mi

Average of roughly 1,349 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

E835 VYD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 03:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Fiat Ducato (E835 VYD) between April 2006 and August 2021.

The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 03 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.

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