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72,449 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Panel under foot step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward most mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering lock inoperative
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Panel under foot step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward most mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering lock inoperative
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Service brake lagging in operation Both (1.2.1 (d))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Horn intermittent
Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Panel under foot step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward most mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective One of two rubber mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Slight corrosion under foot step
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At steering rack, borderline (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Steering lock inoperative
Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wire (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective One of two rubber mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Slight corrosion under foot step
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At steering rack, borderline (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Steering lock inoperative
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point- Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/and o/s front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake pipe damp, but visible signs of obvious leaks not seen . further inspection advised.
Offside Rear road wheel tyre perished
vehicle underside has slight surface corrosion
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake pipe damp, but visible signs of obvious leaks not seen . further inspection advised.
Offside Rear road wheel tyre perished
vehicle underside has slight surface corrosion
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear bump stops worn
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear bump stops worn
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
bind on nearside front brake / advise attention
corrosion on chassis and members
cracks and splits around both rear tyres
one silencer mounting missing
slight play in all wheel bearings
unable to see front brake pads fully
warning light lit
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
corrosion on both front brake disc edges
corrosion on exhaust system and one silencer mounting broken away
corrosion on power steering pipes
cracks around both rear tyres
grease at offside front inner drive shaft gaiter
slight play in all wheel bearings
unable to see front brake pads fully
under vehicle corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
corrosion on both front brake disc edges
corrosion on exhaust system and one silencer mounting broken away
corrosion on power steering pipes
cracks around both rear tyres
grease at offside front inner drive shaft gaiter
offside rear side marker light not working
slight play in all wheel bearings
unable to see front brake pads fully
under vehicle corrosion
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
corrosion on exhaust system
corrosion on steering rack pipe
slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs
slight play in all wheel bearings
unable to see front 0uter brake pads fully
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
corrosion on exhaust system
corrosion on steering rack pipe
slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs
slight play in all wheel bearings
unable to see front 0uter brake pads fully
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both wiper blades in poor condition
corrosion on exhaust system
corrosion on front cross member
intermittant fault on temperature gauge
offside rear top marker light not working
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both wiper blades in poor condition
corrosion on exhaust system
corrosion on front cross member
intermittant fault on temperature gauge
offside rear top marker light not working
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
offside front brake binding slightly
offside front tyre slight bulge staring to appear omn outer sidewall
offside front lower suspension joint gator split
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside front lower suspension joint gator split
n/s number plate lamp not working
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
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T488 YFA is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 T488 YFA, 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 YFA is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 July 1999.
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