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T517 VWS

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,869 mi
Last recorded87,869 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT517 VWS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 87,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre perished

there is extensive corrosion to floor pan, chassis and sill on this vehicle however are not within a pescribed area but need attention

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 23 Aug 2013 87,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre perished

there is extensive corrosion to floor pan, chassis and sill on this vehicle however are not within a pescribed area but need attention

Pass 7 Sep 2012 87,869 miles

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

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

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

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

both sides front, inner wheel arches have some corrosion

front crossmember corroded

o/s/f and o/s/r wheel arches have some corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2012 87,869 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

both sides front, inner wheel arches have some corrosion

front crossmember corroded

o/s/f and o/s/r wheel arches have some corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 87,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sides front brake discs worn

n/s/r number plate lamp is dim

o/s/r and n/s/f wheel arches have some corrosion

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s door mirror glass is cracked

n/s/r number plate lamp is dim

o/s/f indicator lens starting to de-bond

Fail 23 Aug 2010

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s door mirror glass is cracked

n/s/r number plate lamp is dim

o/s/f indicator lens starting to de-bond

Pass 3 Aug 2009 87,866 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 87,866 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s door mirror glass is cracked

n/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2008 82,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to front bolted crossmember

n/s/f wheel bearing has some play

Pass 23 Jul 2008 82,473 miles

corrosion to front bolted crossmember

n/s/f wheel bearing has some play

Pass 1 Aug 2007 74,254 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 74,254 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 68,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers seat damaged

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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T517 VWS is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T517 VWS, 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 T517 VWS registered?

T517 VWS is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T517 VWS shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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