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T538 ELG

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,375 mi
Last recorded28,375 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT538 ELG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 28,375 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 27,802 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 27,764 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 27,720 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 27,127 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 26,422 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes lightly corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe lightly corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wheel arches/inner sills lightly corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg lightly corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front upper light marker not working.

Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play in both front and rear wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 26,422 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both front. (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front. (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes lightly corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe lightly corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wheel arches/inner sills lightly corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg lightly corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front upper light marker not working.

Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play in both front and rear wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 26,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe corroding at front. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front and o/s inner sill lightly corroding.

o/s front chassis lightly corroding.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 25,802 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 25,802 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 25,288 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front height marker lens missing.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 24,513 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 24,513 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 23,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wiper blades starting to smear screen, recommend replacing soon.

front radiator surport/ front crossmember heavily corroded recommend replacing.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 22,841 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 22,841 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 21,910 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front crossmember corroding.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 21,051 miles

both front tyres perished on outer sidewalls

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Fail 11 Jul 2012 21,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres perished on outer sidewalls

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 15 Jul 2011 20,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front crossmember corroding.

slight damage to n/s rear lamp lens.

slight damage to o/s rear no plate lamp.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 19,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front tyre outter side wall slighty perishing

Fail 30 Jun 2010 19,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front tyre outter side wall slighty perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2009 18,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 18,483 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 16,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to n/s rear lamp lens.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

slight play in steering.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 16,902 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to n/s rear lamp lens.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

slight play in steering.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 16,005 miles

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

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

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

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing.

Pass 18 Jul 2005 14,755 miles

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

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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T538 ELG is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T538 ELG, 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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T538 ELG is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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