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S399 BPD

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

199,026 mi
Last recorded199,026 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS399 BPD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 199,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 198,425 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to tyre fouling (1.2.1 (g))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle central (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed central (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive battery tray area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush central (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush central (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

central seat belt missing

Pass 7 Apr 2025 195,333 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 193,570 miles

Central Front Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 192,469 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged Centre seatbelt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Battery tray area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 190,986 miles

General underbody corrosion and covered in underseal

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 187,751 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 187,751 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 182,608 miles

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

body has slight corrosion all round

Pass 26 Mar 2018 179,132 miles

Body has slight corrosion alround (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion alround (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 179,132 miles

Body has slight corrosion alround (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion alround (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 175,614 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 172,365 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 172,365 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 168,782 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 168,782 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 164,587 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 160,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 160,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 155,990 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 155,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 151,524 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 151,524 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 146,359 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 146,359 miles

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

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 140,183 miles

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

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

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Fail 20 Apr 2009 140,183 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

advise nsf headlight stone chip

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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S399 BPD is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 S399 BPD, 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.

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S399 BPD is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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