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T131 LYB

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,323 mi
Last recorded50,323 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT131 LYB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 50,323 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion to under body

Fail 7 Oct 2025 50,323 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

general corrosion to under body

Pass 11 Nov 2022 49,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 48,415 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension and engine cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 48,415 miles

Brake pivot excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bonnet slam panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 48,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch, top strut mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable corroded and frayed

Pass 19 Jul 2019 47,281 miles

Front cross member rusty

Nearside Front cab light missing

exhaust rusty

steering rack pipes rusty

Fail 16 Jul 2019 47,281 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front cross member rusty

Nearside Front cab light missing

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

exhaust rusty

steering rack pipes rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2018 45,702 miles

underside heavily waxoiled

Pass 26 Jul 2017 45,471 miles

vehicle has been wax oiled

Pass 25 Jul 2016 44,581 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 44,546 miles

Corrosion to surface of suspension components and rear beam axle

Fail 15 Jul 2015 44,546 miles

Corrosion to surface of suspension components and rear beam axle

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 44,379 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

suspension/subframe corroded,brake pedal slightly spongey

Fail 30 Jul 2014 44,363 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

suspension/subframe corroded,exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2014 44,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

suspension/subframe corroded,exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 42,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

suspension/suspension mounts/hubs corroded,exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2012 42,116 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all wheel bearings slight play,suspension/suspension areas corroded,exhaust mounts perished

Pass 17 Jul 2012 42,116 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all wheel bearings slight play,suspension/suspension areas corroded,exhaust mounts perished

Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,781 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all wheel bearings slight play,suspension areas corroded,exhaust mounts perished

Fail 20 Jul 2011 41,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all wheel bearings slight play,suspension areas corroded,exhaust mounts perished

Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,693 miles

wheel bearings slight play,suspension areas coroded,exhaust mounts perished.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 40,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wheel bearings slight play,suspension areas coroded,exhaust mounts perished.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,386 miles

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

mechanical brake linkage rusty

rear axle rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2009 39,354 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

mechanical brake linkage rusty

rear axle rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,128 miles

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

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

suspension coroded,leak off fuel pipes suspect.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 35,464 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 35,455 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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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T131 LYB is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 T131 LYB, 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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T131 LYB is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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