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T161 UCH

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

197,196 mi
Last recorded197,196 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 UCH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 197,196 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 197,152 miles

Central Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 189,140 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner chassis or engine bay brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

all rubber exhaust hangers cracking/perished

Fail 12 Jul 2023 189,104 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner chassis or engine bay brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

all rubber exhaust hangers cracking/perished

Pass 11 Jul 2022 187,759 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 186,245 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 186,238 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 184,888 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front tyres wearing low

underside slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2020 184,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 181,081 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 181,081 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 178,661 miles

all brakes rusty

slight oil leek

under body slight surface rust

Pass 19 Apr 2017 175,483 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 157,861 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 157,627 miles

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

OSF wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 7 Sep 2015 157,608 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Both sides (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

OSF wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 9 Feb 2015 157,001 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 156,288 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2014 156,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2013 156,027 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 156,011 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 154,160 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2011 154,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 145,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2010 145,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 133,173 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 133,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 121,004 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 121,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 108,114 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 103,528 miles

beam tape used on lamps

slight play in both front and o/s rear wheel bearings

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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T161 UCH is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 T161 UCH, 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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T161 UCH is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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