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T163 ERA

1999 Fiat Ducato Motor Home

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,829 mi
Last recorded106,829 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato Motor Home55,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT163 ERA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato Motor Home
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 106,829 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 105,730 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 104,542 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 103,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 103,955 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 103,182 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 102,717 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 102,717 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 101,675 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective small crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 101,675 miles

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective small crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 100,017 miles

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

exhaust system corroded,centre exhaust support rubber missing

Fail 21 Mar 2018 100,017 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust system corroded,centre exhaust support rubber missing

Pass 22 Mar 2017 98,623 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s headlamp glass cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2017 98,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s headlamp glass cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2016 96,423 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 96,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 94,726 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 94,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 93,241 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Discs Corroded

N/S/F Outer Headlamp Cluster Damaged

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 93,241 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Discs Corroded

N/S/F Outer Headlamp Cluster Damaged

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 91,033 miles

engine oil sump badly corroded and leaking oil

Pass 20 Feb 2012 87,859 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 87,859 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 83,072 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 83,072 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 79,141 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 79,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 76,079 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 76,079 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 69,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 64,565 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 57,920 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato Motor Home?

Based on 3,804 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
1,907
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
brake binding 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Horn not working 27
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T163 ERA is a 1999 Fiat Ducato Motor Home in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Ducato Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 55,979 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 Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T163 ERA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Ducato Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T163 ERA is a 1999 Fiat Ducato Motor Home, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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