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T542 ELG

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,201 mi
Last recorded48,201 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT542 ELG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 48,201 miles

Both exhaust silencers outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 46,114 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 46,105 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 46,103 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 45,801 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 44,753 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 44,753 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2022 44,011 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 42,185 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 40,742 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 40,046 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 38,520 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 38,520 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 37,290 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,480 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 35,480 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 34,643 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 33,251 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 32,330 miles

front crossmember corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,585 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 30,288 miles

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

front x.member/radiator support panel excessivley corroded

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 14 Jun 2010 29,300 miles

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

front cross member corroded

slight cracking to o/s/f & n/s/r tyre side walls

Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,261 miles

font radiator mounting corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2009 27,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

font radiator mounting corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2008 24,624 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,624 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 22,447 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,001 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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T542 ELG is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T542 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 T542 ELG registered?

T542 ELG is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T542 ELG shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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