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T253 UHT

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,747 mi
Last recorded149,747 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT253 UHT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 149,747 miles

ADVISE, O/S SILL CORRODED & HOLED.

ADVISE, all four tyres perishing.

ADVISE, both rear light clusters cracked at edges.

ADVISE, both rear shock absorber outter casings deteriorated.

ADVISE, corrosion to o/s/f under wheel arch.

ADVISE, exterior door handle missing from n/s loading door.

ADVISE, n/s/f & o/s/f brake flexi-hoses starting to perish.

ADVISE, n/s/f tyre wearing to limit.

ADVISE, slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

ADVISE, slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 6 Oct 2009 149,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ADVISE, O/S SILL CORRODED & HOLED.

ADVISE, all four tyres perishing.

ADVISE, both rear light clusters cracked at edges.

ADVISE, both rear shock absorber outter casings deteriorated.

ADVISE, corrosion to o/s/f under wheel arch.

ADVISE, exterior door handle missing from n/s loading door.

ADVISE, n/s/f & o/s/f brake flexi-hoses starting to perish.

ADVISE, n/s/f tyre wearing to limit.

ADVISE, slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

ADVISE, slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 143,932 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 143,924 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 135,313 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 135,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 12,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 12,882 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 124,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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T253 UHT is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc 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 T253 UHT, 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 T253 UHT registered?

T253 UHT is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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