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T457 SFB

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

140,445 mi
Last recorded140,445 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT457 SFB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 140,445 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both inner sills holed and corroded

both outer sills holed and corroded

n/s/r light lens is damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2012 139,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both inner sills holed and corroded.

Both outter sills holed and corroded.

Centre exhaust rubbers missing but exhauast system still adaquetly supported.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear lense damaged.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 134,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

under vehicle is corroded and wholed but not in a prescribed area

Fail 21 Jul 2011 134,420 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

under vehicle is corroded and wholed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 22 Jul 2010 128,501 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 128,480 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both inner sills corroded and holed

heavy oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 119,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 107,476 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 107,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

h/brake lever travel high

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2007 97,445 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 97,410 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear bump stops corroded to excess

n/s/r tyre is worn on inner and outer edge

o/s/r light lens damaged

oil level low

Pass 17 Jul 2006 85,146 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 85,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

both front indicaters faded

o/s/f and n/s/f slight movment bottom ball joints

slight movment n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings

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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T457 SFB is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T457 SFB, 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 T457 SFB registered?

T457 SFB is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T457 SFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T457 SFB shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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