1999 Fiat Ducato 2.8L Diesel · T350 HCW

The vehicle’s most recent MOT, dated 11 July 2024 at 75 556 miles, recorded a pass with no defects, yet the test is now three years old and the vehicle carries no valid MOT as of 28 July 2026. The maintenance trend is stable; the two recent failures in July 2023 and July 2024 were quickly followed by passes within a week, indicating minor, promptly corrected issues rather than a deteriorating condition. Mileage accumulation has been exceptionally low for a 27‑year‑old vehicle, averaging roughly 2 800 miles per year. The gap between the August 2022 pass (70 984 miles) and the July 2023 failure (71 643 miles) added only 659 miles over nearly ten months, reflecting light use. The pattern of a failure followed almost immediately by a pass in the same month each year suggests occasional minor faults—possibly emissions or advisory items—were rectified before the next test, with mileage increases of just 22 miles in 2023 and 53 miles in 2024 between the paired tests. For a prospective buyer, the clean defect record is encouraging, but the expired MOT means the vehicle cannot be legally used on public roads. Inspection should focus on components that are prone to age‑related wear despite low mileage: examine suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or hardening, check brake discs and calipers for uneven wear or binding, assess tyre tread depth and pressure, and look for corrosion or rust on the chassis and exhaust system. Verify that any previous advisory items have been fully addressed and obtain a current MOT before considering the vehicle roadworthy.