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ELZ 2842

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,652 mi
Last recorded78,652 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 2842
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 78,652 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 78,652 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front to rear pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 78,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front corrosion on cross member

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion on inner panel

Pass 6 Aug 2023 71,919 miles

Horn still a little grainy

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2023 71,919 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 71,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front lower radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 71,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front lower radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 70,986 miles

Front lower radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 69,876 miles

Front Radiator Support Bracket - Slightly Corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2020 69,876 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Radiator Support Bracket - Slightly Corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 68,995 miles

Front lower cross member/radiator support bracket corroding

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,710 miles

Corrosion to front lower crash bar / radiator mount

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 67,710 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion to front lower crash bar / radiator mount

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 66,688 miles

Corrosion to front lower crash bar/radiator mount

Fail 25 Apr 2017 66,688 miles

Corrosion to front lower crash bar/radiator mount

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 65,326 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,125 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,932 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,471 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 54,734 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,734 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,774 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 48,556 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,988 miles

both front brake discs rusty

n/s/r tyre starting to perishe

Pass 1 Dec 2006 45,726 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 40,078 miles

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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ELZ 2842 is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 64,252 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 ELZ 2842, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ELZ 2842 registered?

ELZ 2842 is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is ELZ 2842 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 2842 shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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