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Fiat Ducato

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,500 cc

R448 TYCMOT history

R448 TYC is a white diesel Fiat Ducato first used on 17 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 66,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2023.

R448 TYC white Fiat Ducato – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat Ducato, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2022
Mileage
66,683 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R448 TYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Ducato
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

R448 TYC was last recorded at 66,683 miles on 6 Sept 2023, 521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Mar 2010: 4,717 miles, lower than 44,268 miles on 3 Mar 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
66,162 miles · 16 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
521 miles
Average per year
1,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 66,683 miles
  • 2021 – 66,162 miles
  • 2020 – 64,802 miles
  • 2019 – 60,151 miles
  • 2018 – 59,002 miles
  • 2017 – 58,462 miles
  • 2016 – 57,730 miles
  • 2015 – 55,450 miles
  • 2014 – 54,560 miles
  • 2013 – 53,562 miles
  • 2012 – 51,929 miles
  • 2011 – 49,886 miles
  • 2010 – 4,717 miles
  • 2009 – 44,268 miles
  • 2007 – 43,381 miles
  • 2006 – 40,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail66,683 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Adjacent coil spring in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both front chassis legs corroded adjacent subframe to body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers in poor condition
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 4.00mm and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease around clip

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail66,683 miles (+521)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,683 miles
    Test number
    188063349394
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Adjacent coil spring in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both front chassis legs corroded adjacent subframe to body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 4.00mm and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease around clip

  2. Pass66,162 miles (+1,360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    66,162 miles
    Test number
    110352324540
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable return spring broken.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded and pourous. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass64,802 miles (+66)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,802 miles
    Test number
    501933877559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail64,736 miles (+4,585)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,736 miles
    Test number
    672970652578
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rears (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass60,151 miles (+1,149)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,151 miles
    Test number
    989040213963
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake Discs Rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wing Corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wing Corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass59,002 miles (+540)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,002 miles
    Test number
    687321815106
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outline Marker lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass58,462 miles (+732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,462 miles
    Test number
    464506409138
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass57,730 miles (+2,280)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,730 miles
    Test number
    961235578846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,450 miles (+890)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,450 miles
    Test number
    318715395170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth reartyres pearishing

  10. Pass54,560 miles (+998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,560 miles
    Test number
    188451194166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass53,562 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,562 miles
    Test number
    809467513229
    • NoteBoth front bottom ball joint dust covers perished
    • NoteExhaust deteriated
    • NotePipes from waste tank fallen off

  12. Fail53,562 miles (+1,633)4 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,562 miles
    Test number
    926597213266
    • Repaired at testHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front bottom ball joint dust covers perished
    • NoteExhaust deteriated
    • NotePipes from waste tank fallen off

  13. Pass51,929 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,929 miles
    Test number
    999160002297
    • NoteExhaust deteriated
    • NoteN/s and o/s front bottom ball joint dust covers cracking

  14. Fail51,929 miles (+2,043)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,929 miles
    Test number
    397080002412
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteExhaust deteriated
    • NoteN/s and o/s front bottom ball joint dust covers cracking

  15. Pass49,886 miles (+45,169)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,886 miles
    Test number
    108699951002
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  16. Pass4,717 miles (-39,551)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    4,717 miles
    Test number
    412241960098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,268 miles (+887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,268 miles
    Test number
    203862469095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass43,381 miles (+2,527)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,381 miles
    Test number
    433465487084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,854 miles
    Test number
    820913396050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R448 TYC

Does R448 TYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R448 TYC expired on 15 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R448 TYC?
The MOT on R448 TYC expired on 15 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R448 TYC done?
R448 TYC was recorded at 66,683 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2023, an average of 1,482 miles a year.
Has R448 TYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R448 TYC has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on R448 TYC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R448 TYC find?
R448 TYC failed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength adjacent coil spring in wheel arch, and 6 more.

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