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T489 VTC

1999 Fiat Ducato 10 D SWB

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

57,152 mi
Last recorded57,152 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato 10 D SWB96,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT489 VTC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato 10 D SWB
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2008 57,152 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2007 38,699 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 38,699 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 17,835 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2006 17,835 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato 10 D SWB?

Based on 707 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
7,655
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 102
Stop lamp not working 51
position lamp(s) not working 51
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
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T489 VTC is a 1999 Fiat Ducato 10 D SWB in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Ducato 10 D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 96,180 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 10 D SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T489 VTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato 10 D SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Ducato 10 D SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T489 VTC registered?

T489 VTC is a 1999 Fiat Ducato 10 D SWB, first registered on 27 July 1999.

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