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S493 TBJ

1999 Fiat Ducato

Maroon Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

89,596 mi
Last recorded89,596 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS493 TBJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 89,596 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 89,593 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 88,325 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 87,278 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 87,266 miles

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))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 86,067 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 85,367 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 85,362 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 84,866 miles

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 ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 84,221 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 84,209 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 83,252 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 83,207 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 83,174 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 83,173 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 82,441 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 82,432 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 79,499 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 79,499 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 76,604 miles

Centre exhaust rubber missing.

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

Side door stiff in operation.

Fail 12 Aug 2010 76,022 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 73,775 miles

Near side rear tyre has side wall damage not showing cords.

Fail 19 Jun 2008 70,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 70,041 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 66,809 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 63,496 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 57,187 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 57,171 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

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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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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