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T283 WDL

1999 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,954 mi
Last recorded91,954 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 WDL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 91,954 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 91,954 miles

Exhaust system insecure 4 exhaust rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working Central (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 90,004 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 89,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 86,852 miles

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

Some Chassis to Body bolts are not fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2023 83,118 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Some Chassis to Body bolts are not fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2023 83,118 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Some Chassis to Body bolts are not fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2022 81,726 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake warning lamp not working

some chassis to body bolts not fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2022 81,640 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front corrosion below storage box

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake warning lamp not working

some chassis to body bolts not fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 79,552 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Multiple exhaust mounting defective/missing but exhaust not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bushes inner and outer worn/deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Underside metal compartment corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting/not affecting structural integrity

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated/CV grease on out side of the boot

Offside Rear Wheel arch spray suppression insecure but unlikely to fall off and not rubbing on wheel/tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 79,552 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Multiple exhaust mounting defective/missing but exhaust not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bushes inner and outer worn/deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Underside metal compartment corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting/not affecting structural integrity

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated/CV grease on out side of the boot

Offside Rear Wheel arch spray suppression insecure but unlikely to fall off and not rubbing on wheel/tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 77,361 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 74,732 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 70,987 miles

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

Nearside Front access step floor pan corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front jacking point excessively corroded

Offside Front locker floor plan corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber protection casing slightly corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 69,742 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front access step floor pan corroded

offside front jacking point excessively corroded

offside front locker floor pan corroded

offside rear shock absorber protection casing slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 62,851 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear leaf spring mount corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wheel arch has corrosion but not within 30cm of a mounting

Pass 7 May 2014 59,240 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to nearside rear spring hanger

Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,572 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 53,970 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 53,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,483 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,515 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 41,123 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,566 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 31,985 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 27,011 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 27,011 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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T283 WDL is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T283 WDL, 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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T283 WDL is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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