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TBZ 280

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

66,790 mi
Last recorded66,790 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 280
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 66,790 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 66,401 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 66,386 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 65,956 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 64,276 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 62,190 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 61,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 60,553 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 60,483 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.68vs 1.49 max (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 59,925 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 59,919 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.5 vs 1.49 max (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 58,530 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 58,106 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,031 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 55,030 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,862 miles

exhaust rubbers split

exhaust well corroded

sump corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 52,894 miles

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

n/s/f 1 of 2 side lights not working

rear exhaust rubber perished

Fail 6 May 2014 52,894 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/f 1 of 2 side lights not working

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 22 Apr 2013 51,781 miles

both rear tyres perished

exhaust rubbers perished and 1 missing

Fail 22 Apr 2013 51,781 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust rubbers perished and 1 missing

Pass 12 Apr 2012 49,767 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

exhaust rubbers perished and split

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2012 49,767 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

exhaust rubbers perished and split

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,616 miles

all exhaust rubbers poor condition

fog light switch sticking but working on limit

n/s/f wheel bearing has play

slight play in rear wheel bearings

wipers poor condition

Fail 15 Apr 2011 46,616 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all exhaust rubbers poor condition

fog light switch sticking but working on limit

n/s/f wheel bearing has play

slight play in rear wheel bearings

wipers poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2010 44,718 miles

cam fitted in place of rear view mirror

fog light switch slightly sticky

some engine warning lights on dash

Fail 17 Apr 2010 44,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cam fitted in place of rear view mirror

fog light switch slightly sticky

some engine warning lights on dash

Pass 18 Mar 2009 37,161 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 37,161 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 32,149 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 280 is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 51,666 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 TBZ 280, 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 25 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 280 registered?

TBZ 280 is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is TBZ 280 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBZ 280 shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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