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T397 LHN

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

38,235 mi
Last recorded38,235 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT397 LHN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 38,235 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside upper and lower (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on steering rack and both hoses (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner wings in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle and front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 38,232 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside upper and lower (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on steering rack and both hoses (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner wings in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle and front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 35,728 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both power steering hoses (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play O/S/R and N/S/R (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 34,551 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded top of rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 34,551 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pads braking up due to heat (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded top of rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 33,087 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubbers heavily deteriorated and 1 missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorating

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule upper and lower hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step and outer sill corroded and hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

battery tray heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 30,574 miles

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2021 29,880 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 29,880 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 28,634 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 26,415 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 26,415 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 25,264 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front inner arch corrosion

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 22,617 miles

general corrosion

offside end cab and inner sill corroded

offside front inner arch corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2017 22,607 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

general corrosion

offside end cab and inner sill corroded

offside front inner arch corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 21,401 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

all brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 7 Jul 2015 18,064 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 18,054 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

center exhaust rubbers x3 slightly deteriorated

slight deterioration to all tyres

Pass 9 Jun 2014 17,210 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 17,210 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 15,930 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre silencer mountings missing

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2013 15,930 miles

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

centre silencer mountings missing

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2012 15,331 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 15,166 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 14,120 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 13,089 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 10,897 miles

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 10,101 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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T397 LHN is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc 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 T397 LHN, 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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T397 LHN is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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