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T257 DUP

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

43,448 mi
Last recorded43,448 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 DUP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 43,448 miles

Coolant Level - Below Minimum Level - Topped Up For Test

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Line Has Spots of Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 43,422 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

underside has some corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2022 43,422 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

underside has some corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2020 43,410 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 5 Aug 2020 43,297 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 42,811 miles

Offside marker lights not working.

advanced corrosion and holes in front cross member and o/s/f inner wing.

Fail 30 Jul 2019 42,811 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside marker lights not working.

advanced corrosion and holes in front cross member and o/s/f inner wing.

Pass 7 Aug 2018 41,538 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

advanced corrosion and holes in front cross member. offside inner wing

offside marker lights not working

Pass 2 Aug 2017 40,549 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside upper marker lights not working

excessive corrosion and holes in front chassis crossmember

Pass 1 Aug 2016 37,896 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside upper marker lights not working

excess corrosion and holes in front cross member

Fail 1 Aug 2016 37,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear excessive cracks in tyre

Offside upper marker lights not working

excess corrosion and holes in front cross member

Pass 12 Aug 2015 36,702 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

cracks in rear tyres

Pass 17 Jul 2014 32,611 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 31,698 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 31,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 29,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 28,348 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 27,512 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,226 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 25,797 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 24,086 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 22,654 miles

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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T257 DUP 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 78.3%.

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 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 T257 DUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T257 DUP registered?

T257 DUP is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 July 1999.

Is T257 DUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T257 DUP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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