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T478 LBC

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,279 mi
Last recorded63,279 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT478 LBC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 63,279 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 63,279 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 62,946 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 62,409 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 62,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 60,054 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 60,052 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear or arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear of arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear indicator (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 58,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 58,793 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 42,259 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 39,980 miles

Front crossmember corroded and holed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wipers split at the ends

Pass 22 May 2017 39,857 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front crossmember corroded and holed

Pass 24 May 2016 39,670 miles

Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

front lower crossmember corroded as marked

Fail 14 Apr 2016 39,665 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

front lower crossmember corroded as marked

Pass 30 Apr 2015 39,431 miles

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

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

underside of camper very rusty due to standing

Fail 1 Aug 2014 39,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2013 39,412 miles

rear tyres cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,400 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,385 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 39,183 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,170 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,790 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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T478 LBC is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T478 LBC, 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 T478 LBC registered?

T478 LBC is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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