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T178 ERA

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

49,632 mi
Last recorded49,632 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT178 ERA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 49,632 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 49,035 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 48,676 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 48,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 48,340 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 48,335 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 47,465 miles

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

Rear brake flexi hose ferrule

Fail 24 May 2018 47,456 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear brake flexi hose ferrule

Pass 26 Sep 2016 47,284 miles

exhaust corroded

fan belt alignment

front and rear suspension has slight corrosion

slight play in front bearings

Fail 21 Sep 2016 47,284 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported all four front brake pipes (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure unit loose inside (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

fan belt alignment

front and rear suspension has slight corrosion

slight play in front bearings

Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,890 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 44,735 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 20 May 2014 44,624 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,563 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 44,561 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 44,513 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

baffles loose in rear silencer

centre silencer outer skin deteriorated

n/s/r outer sidelight inop

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Pass 13 Oct 2010 44,272 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,204 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 41,181 miles

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

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

O/S Front High Level Marker Light Not Working

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

Fail 12 May 2009 41,176 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

O/S Front High Level Marker Light Not Working

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,973 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 37,326 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 37,326 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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T178 ERA is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T178 ERA, 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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T178 ERA is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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