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Fiat Ducato CAR Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,500 cc

R481 OTEMOT history

R481 OTE is a white diesel Fiat Ducato CAR Transporter first used on 12 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 161,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2021.

R481 OTE white Fiat Ducato – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2022
Mileage
161,036 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2021
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R481 OTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Ducato CAR Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

R481 OTE was last recorded at 161,036 miles on 4 Dec 2021, 1,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,610 miles · 15 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,426 miles
Average per year
4,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 161,036 miles
  • 2020 – 159,610 miles
  • 2019 – 154,440 miles
  • 2018 – 147,039 miles
  • 2017 – 139,663 miles
  • 2016 – 135,615 miles
  • 2015 – 133,318 miles
  • 2014 – 131,054 miles
  • 2013 – 127,345 miles
  • 2011 – 122,614 miles
  • 2010 – 118,375 miles
  • 2008 – 112,083 miles
  • 2007 – 104,228 miles
  • 2006 – 96,309 miles
  • 2005 – 87,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,036 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both slight play

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,036 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    161,036 miles
    Test number
    875774026921
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both slight play

  2. Fail161,036 miles (+1,426)2 repaired2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,036 miles
    Test number
    331810584214
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both slight play

  3. Pass159,610 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    159,610 miles
    Test number
    872283984607
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  4. Fail159,610 miles (+5,170)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,610 miles
    Test number
    293100343506
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  5. Pass154,440 miles (+7,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    154,440 miles
    Test number
    592208509871
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass147,039 miles (+7,376)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    147,039 miles
    Test number
    146457133163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,663 miles (+4,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    139,663 miles
    Test number
    593181506691
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn to limits
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear shocker mounts (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass135,615 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    135,615 miles
    Test number
    303776292971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail135,485 miles (+2,167)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,485 miles
    Test number
    416227474535
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing and arch multiple areas (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose U bolt loose (2.4.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing and arch multiple areas (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureFront brake binding Both sides (3.7.B.1)

  10. Pass133,318 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    133,318 miles
    Test number
    605329445024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail133,298 miles (+2,244)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,298 miles
    Test number
    176203025442
    • DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  12. Pass131,054 miles (+3,709)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    131,054 miles
    Test number
    748800514094
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  13. Pass127,345 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    127,345 miles
    Test number
    165703423025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  14. Fail127,292 miles (+4,678)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,292 miles
    Test number
    739765513026
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass122,614 miles (+4,239)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    122,614 miles
    Test number
    157114201367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass118,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    118,375 miles
    Test number
    632583320358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail118,375 miles (+57)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,375 miles
    Test number
    632693320358
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Fail118,318 miles (+6,235)14 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,318 miles
    Test number
    723733530061
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCorrosion to front inner wheel arches.
    • NoteEngine smoking.
    • NoteNearside front tyre near limit.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre near limit.
    • NoteOffside headlight cracked.
    • NoteOil leak.

  19. Pass112,083 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    112,083 miles
    Test number
    193062038321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  20. Fail112,083 miles (+7,855)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,083 miles
    Test number
    561831538390
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  21. Pass104,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    104,228 miles
    Test number
    430395527493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail104,228 miles (+7,919)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,228 miles
    Test number
    371465927330
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass96,309 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    96,309 miles
    Test number
    423175726412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail96,278 miles (+8,971)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,278 miles
    Test number
    282091726339
    • DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  25. Pass87,307 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    87,307 miles
    Test number
    144978715303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail87,306 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,306 miles
    Test number
    473072415441
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about R481 OTE

Does R481 OTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R481 OTE expired on 15 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R481 OTE?
The MOT on R481 OTE 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 R481 OTE done?
R481 OTE was recorded at 161,036 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2021, an average of 4,588 miles a year.
Has R481 OTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R481 OTE has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on R481 OTE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R481 OTE find?
R481 OTE passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2021 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 8 more.

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