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T479 EBD

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,195 mi
Last recorded70,195 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT479 EBD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 70,195 miles

panels under near side front door step are corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2026 70,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

panels under near side front door step are corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2025 67,600 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 65,945 miles

Front both front inner arches have patches of wet under seal

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all coomponents (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 65,945 miles

Front both front inner arches have patches of wet under seal

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all coomponents (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 63,984 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner arch/chassis rail, near brake hose mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 61,554 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 59,681 miles

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 56,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 56,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 53,748 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 51,156 miles

nsf strut top mount noisey

temp repair exhaust mount

Pass 4 May 2016 48,627 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner and outer sills corroded and has hole

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 46,100 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 46,100 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 45,208 miles

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

front diff slight whinging

power sterring slight squeals

Pass 1 Jun 2013 44,800 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,695 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 44,691 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,758 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 43,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,081 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 40,934 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,934 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jan 2006 35,338 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 35,338 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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T479 EBD is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T479 EBD, 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 T479 EBD registered?

T479 EBD is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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