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TBZ 8534

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,472 mi
Last recorded89,472 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 8534
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 89,472 miles

underbody corroded / undersealed

Pass 19 Apr 2023 89,281 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 89,278 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 87,889 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 86,540 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))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 86,540 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 86,531 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts slightly tight[lock to lock] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both faded (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops broken

exhaust system rusty

o/s number plate light lense missing

Pass 27 Nov 2020 86,288 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 86,288 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 84,718 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 84,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working No brake lights (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust bracet broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 79,833 miles

Nearside corrosion outside prescribed area.

Offside Front corrosion outside prescribed area.

Fail 20 Nov 2018 79,833 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside corrosion outside prescribed area.

Offside Front corrosion outside prescribed area.

Pass 30 Nov 2017 74,725 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 74,725 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner + outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 68,727 miles

Front corrosion on inner wings

Front corrosion on sills

Fail 11 Nov 2016 68,727 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front corrosion on inner wings

Front corrosion on sills

Pass 25 Nov 2015 61,773 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 56,308 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 56,308 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 49,298 miles

exhaust corroded

nsf inner wheel arch corroded

osf wing to wheel arch holed underside

Fail 26 Nov 2013 49,298 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust corroded

nsf inner wheel arch corroded

osf wing to wheel arch holed underside

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 8534 is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 8534, 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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TBZ 8534 is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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