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T540 ELG

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

63,913 mi
Last recorded63,913 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT540 ELG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 63,913 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 62,148 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 62,146 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 60,063 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 58,752 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 58,554 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2021 57,362 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 55,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear MAIN , and, Nearside rear. Borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On rack, Borderline (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front outer rigger/jacking point section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 54,721 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside, outer sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 54,715 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside, outer sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 53,647 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 53,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 14 Mar 2018 51,585 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded From the front to the rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 51,585 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded From the front to the rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 50,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 50,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 48,329 miles

1 exhaust rubber deteriorated but not insecure

exhaust back box outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 46,774 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 45,913 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 45,318 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,328 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,564 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mountings perished

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 May 2008 22,138 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 21,628 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,628 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 16,771 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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T540 ELG is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 T540 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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What year was T540 ELG registered?

T540 ELG is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T540 ELG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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