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T481 EBD

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,065 mi
Last recorded81,065 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT481 EBD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 81,065 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Front Upper Inner Wings Corroded (bonnet hinge mounts)

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Pitted/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust System and Tailpipe Corroded

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and Lamp Unit Loose (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and Slightly Noisey on Rotation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking Brake Lever has Excess Travel

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All Metal Pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Subframe Rear Mounting Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 81,065 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both Headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Lens Holed/Damaged Showing White Light (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working and Outer Lens Missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Front Upper Inner Wings Corroded (bonnet hinge mounts)

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Pitted/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust System and Tailpipe Corroded

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and Lamp Unit Loose (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and Slightly Noisey on Rotation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking Brake Lever has Excess Travel

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All Metal Pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Subframe Rear Mounting Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 80,474 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 13 Dec 2024 80,473 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 10 May 2023 80,461 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by master (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front rust under step

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 12 May 2022 79,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle covered with underseal

Fail 12 May 2022 79,464 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 11 May 2021 75,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under bodey corroion

Fail 10 May 2021 75,342 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under bodey corroion

Pass 22 Apr 2020 73,302 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 71,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 71,437 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to flat tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim flat (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch, multiple holes (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 68,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 68,570 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2x rubbers missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-2-2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at joint on rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 64,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex hose attachment (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex hose attachment (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread area (chalked) (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-2-2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at joint on rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

powersteering pipes across steering rack rusty

steering rack weeping on seal

Fail 9 Mar 2015 62,915 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

powersteering pipes across steering rack rusty

steering rack weeping on seal

Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,083 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 60,020 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 57,819 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS CORROSION

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 57,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS CORROSION

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 54,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

light scratches in windscreen

Fail 16 Feb 2012 54,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

light scratches in windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,477 miles

all tyres starting to perish

exhaust corroding

front discs general corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,767 miles

front discs corroding

o/s/f wiper starting to split

exhaust corroding

slight dampness of oil around steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2009 32,047 miles

both front wipers starting to smear

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars

o/s/f indicator loosing colour

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

tested in wet

Fail 6 Mar 2008 26,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,033 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 19,691 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 19,691 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 11,995 miles

All wheel bearings have slight play

Both rear & nearside front indicators losing colour

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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T481 EBD is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T481 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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T481 EBD is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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