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T278 SHL

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,538 mi
Last recorded92,538 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 SHL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 92,538 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 89,602 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 85,726 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 85,724 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 78,913 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 72,996 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all rear tyres starting to perrish/crack

Pass 5 May 2011 72,200 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 160,934 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 58,765 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 54,376 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 54,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 52,566 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 52,526 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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T278 SHL is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T278 SHL, 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 T278 SHL registered?

T278 SHL is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T278 SHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T278 SHL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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