MOT Status
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89,596 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 30cms away from suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both centre under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear light lense damaged
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis 30cm away from suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sill centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))
centre exhaust rings missing
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (2 places) within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (3 places) within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill within 30 cms of (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across back axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor within 30 cms of (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across back axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor within 30 cms of (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill within 30 cms of (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill within 30 cms of (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill within 30 cms of (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger within 30 cms of (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
offside front chassis leg gromet missing
rear doors will not open
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
battery terminal loose
rear exhaust system deterioted
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre exhaust rubber missing.
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Side door stiff in operation.
Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
centre exhaust rubber mount missing
n/s sliding door stiff to open
Near side rear tyre has side wall damage not showing cords.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)
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S493 TBJ is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in Maroon with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 S493 TBJ, 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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S493 TBJ is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 January 1999.
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