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T544 ELG

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

54,381 mi
Last recorded54,381 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT544 ELG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 54,381 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition

Nearside Front Inner sill/jacking point area corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch/chassis leg corroded and holed

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded To and on power steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 53,626 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under Sill & Jacking Point Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 3 Aug 2023 53,380 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 53,377 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 53,189 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 53,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 51,845 miles

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 12 Feb 2020 51,841 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

3 exhaust rubbers missing

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 25 Jun 2019 51,836 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sill & lower step corroded

cut in outer wall n/s/f tyre

reversing lights not working

Pass 30 Nov 2017 49,447 miles

Offside Lower step corroded

Offside sill corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2017 49,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower step corroded

Offside sill corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,463 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,561 miles

Offside front sill corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2015 45,730 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,249 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls are cracked

nearside front tyre sidewall has a small cut

Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,603 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 18 Mar 2013 42,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,437 miles

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

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

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

offside front under wheel arch slight corrsion

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,155 miles

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

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

corrosion to front offside & nearside brake pipes

Fail 23 Mar 2011 39,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

corrosion to front offside & nearside brake pipes

crack in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 6 Mar 2010 34,999 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 34,999 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 31,693 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 31,693 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 28,418 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 25,948 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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T544 ELG is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 T544 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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T544 ELG is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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