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TBZ 2138

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,403 mi
Last recorded75,403 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 2138
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 75,403 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 75,273 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 74,088 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 72,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 70,372 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 68,411 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 65,210 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 64,012 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,043 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 60,128 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 60,076 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,343 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 54,220 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 53,354 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,670 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and near side front

grease on off side outer drive shaft gaitor no split found

slight knocking from front no play found

slight play in front hubs

Fail 3 Jun 2010 48,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish and near side front

grease on off side outer drive shaft gaitor no split found

slight play in front hubs

Pass 2 Feb 2009 44,721 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 44,721 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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 2138 is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 2138, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TBZ 2138 registered?

TBZ 2138 is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is TBZ 2138 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBZ 2138 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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