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T288 LCA

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

43,155 mi
Last recorded43,155 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT288 LCA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 43,155 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 43,151 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 40,089 miles

Front Lower cross member slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 38,027 miles

Front cross member slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside/offside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 38,020 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front cross member slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside/offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 36,481 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside/offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 34,145 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 33,471 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 32,972 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 30,544 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 30,534 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2018 26,134 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 26,134 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 25,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 24,774 miles

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

offside front upper additional position lamp not working

park brake lever has very limited travel

Pass 20 May 2015 23,435 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 22,358 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 22,294 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 22,294 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 22,109 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 22,109 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 22,062 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 22,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2009 21,443 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 20,835 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 20,811 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 20,769 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 17,910 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,858 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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T288 LCA is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 T288 LCA, 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 T288 LCA registered?

T288 LCA is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T288 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T288 LCA shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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