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T485 RDL

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,116 mi
Last recorded109,116 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT485 RDL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 109,116 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 105,851 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 100,376 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 100,376 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 Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 94,229 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 90,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system slight corroded

n/s front jacking point surface corrosion

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 22 Sep 2021 90,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system slight corroded

n/s front jacking point surface corrosion

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 3 Sep 2020 87,060 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 87,060 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 83,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2018 79,752 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 73,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,684 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes to brake hose's (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 63,084 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

radiator and inter cooler support rail corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,595 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 52,167 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 42,909 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 42,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 May 2011 39,844 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 39,844 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 37,430 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 29,876 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,879 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2007 21,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 21,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 17,433 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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T485 RDL is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T485 RDL, 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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T485 RDL is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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