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T488 RBP

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

61,954 mi
Last recorded61,954 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 RBP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 61,954 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 61,371 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2024 61,371 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 60,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 59,554 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s +n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 59,543 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s + n/s front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s +n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 57,857 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rattling at idle

Pass 23 Jun 2020 55,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 55,169 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 3 Jun 2019 55,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 May 2018 53,379 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 53,366 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2 sides perrished badly (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 51,879 miles

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

body damage - not sharp to osr

corosion on outer cills

corrosion / rust around under neath suspension parts

exhaust appears short posible fumes in to vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2017 51,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member bolted on section (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

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

corrosion on outer cill

exhaust appears short fumes going in to body

general corrosion on underneath suspension items

slight damage to osr body

Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,783 miles

Centre Rear Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,521 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 48,419 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,615 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2011

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,797 miles

exhaust system corroding

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,055 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 41,004 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,029 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,941 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 35,941 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 35,046 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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T488 RBP is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 T488 RBP, 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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T488 RBP is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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