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T183 VAE

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,954 mi
Last recorded103,954 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT183 VAE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2010 103,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 103,954 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 101,981 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 101,986 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TO REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

ENGINE OIL LOW

FULL EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED

Nail in offside front tyre

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

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

Fail 29 Sep 2008 101,986 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TO REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

ENGINE OIL LOW

FULL EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED

Nail in offside front tyre

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

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

Pass 1 Oct 2007 101,986 miles

Battery insecure

ENGINE OIL LOW

FULL EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE

REAR EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 101,986 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

ENGINE OIL LOW

FULL EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE

REAR EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 101,986 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 101,986 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE

Oil leak

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

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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T183 VAE is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T183 VAE, 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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What year was T183 VAE registered?

T183 VAE is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is T183 VAE safe to buy?

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