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T481 JVF

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,315 mi
Last recorded92,315 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT481 JVF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 92,315 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF - OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

Pass 24 Jul 2023 92,078 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 91,528 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 91,502 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 90,174 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 88,703 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 88,250 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 88,237 miles

Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 87,451 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 87,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

vehicle leans over to the right

Pass 11 Jul 2014 86,675 miles

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

exhaust system rusty/deteriorating.

sump is rusty.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 86,393 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 86,384 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 May 2010 85,773 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 82,247 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 79,118 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2007 78,237 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 76,442 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 76,439 miles

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

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

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

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 JVF is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T481 JVF, 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 T481 JVF registered?

T481 JVF is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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