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T509 RCR

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

99,737 mi
Last recorded99,737 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT509 RCR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2026 99,737 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded limiter valve to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg and strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 98,970 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front lower inner step areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 98,131 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 98,119 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (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))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 98,107 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/r lens cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2022 95,488 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint from back box to front pipe , 3 bolt flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 at rear of load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 92,148 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in underseal front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 92,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front subframe mounting badly corrded , also affecting brake pipe security (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe mouting badly corroded , also affecting brake pipe security (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2019 87,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 82,590 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 76,152 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 65,266 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 63,724 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 63,628 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 63,628 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 61,105 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 57,301 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 57,416 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 57,416 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,695 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 48,214 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 48,154 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 46,096 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 46,058 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 41,441 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 41,362 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 39,504 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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T509 RCR is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 T509 RCR, 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 T509 RCR registered?

T509 RCR is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T509 RCR shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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