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TBZ 2072

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,332 mi
Last recorded72,332 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 2072
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 72,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 72,246 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 69,365 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front outer sills corroded

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 69,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside front outer sill corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2025 69,350 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Disc corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light Cluster Damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake Disks Backing Covers Corroded

Rear Disc corroded

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All Welding Repairs Undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 65,922 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF/OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake Disks Backing Covers Corroded

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All Welding Repairs Undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 65,246 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 65,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 64,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at front along chassis, and above the sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Front nearside & offside corrosion to front of chassis behind sub frame mounting

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake load valve bracket corroded

engine oil sump corroded

general under-vehicle corrosion

nearside & offside corrosion to sills at jacking points

welding repairs heavily coated in sealants & under seal

Fail 5 Mar 2022 64,823 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at front along chassis, and above the sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Front nearside & offside corrosion to front of chassis behind sub frame mounting

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake load valve bracket corroded

corrosion to entire chassis

corrosion to underside of body

engine oil sump corroded

nearside & offside corrosion to sills at jacking points

Pass 12 Mar 2021 63,491 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 63,453 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 61,563 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 59,139 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 57,791 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,601 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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TBZ 2072 is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 66,334 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 TBZ 2072, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TBZ 2072 registered?

TBZ 2072 is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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