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Fiat Ducato

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,800 cc

T478 LBCMOT history

T478 LBC is a white diesel Fiat Ducato first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 63,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
63,279 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T478 LBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Ducato
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T478 LBC was last recorded at 63,279 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,946 miles · 24 May 2024
Between the last two tests
333 miles
Average per year
1,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,279 miles
  • 2024 – 62,946 miles
  • 2023 – 62,409 miles
  • 2022 – 60,054 miles
  • 2020 – 58,794 miles
  • 2019 – 42,259 miles
  • 2018 – 39,980 miles
  • 2017 – 39,857 miles
  • 2016 – 39,670 miles
  • 2015 – 39,431 miles
  • 2014 – 39,424 miles
  • 2013 – 39,412 miles
  • 2012 – 39,400 miles
  • 2011 – 39,385 miles
  • 2010 – 39,183 miles
  • 2009 – 39,170 miles
  • 2008 – 38,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,279 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front crossmember corroded and holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front lower crossmember corroded as marked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,279 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    63,279 miles
    Test number
    781327481296
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail63,279 miles (+333)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,279 miles
    Test number
    970697919562
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass62,946 miles (+537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    62,946 miles
    Test number
    919007105859
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass62,409 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    62,409 miles
    Test number
    777996012332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail62,409 miles (+2,355)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,409 miles
    Test number
    259924914924
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass60,054 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,054 miles
    Test number
    684543193315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,052 miles (+1,258)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,052 miles
    Test number
    809690121659
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear or arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear of arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear indicator (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass58,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,794 miles
    Test number
    647579477954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail58,793 miles (+16,534)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,793 miles
    Test number
    718333189890
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass42,259 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,259 miles
    Test number
    212765621305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,980 miles (+123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,980 miles
    Test number
    850473696413
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWipers split at the ends

  12. Pass39,857 miles (+187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    39,857 miles
    Test number
    541339114623
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded and holed

  13. Pass39,670 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,670 miles
    Test number
    752308209028
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Body has slight corrosion sill as marked (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront lower crossmember corroded as marked

  14. Fail39,665 miles (+234)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,665 miles
    Test number
    436363350199
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill as marked (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill as marked (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront lower crossmember corroded as marked

  15. Pass39,431 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,431 miles
    Test number
    979380325178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnderside of camper very rusty due to standing

  16. Fail39,424 miles (+12)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,424 miles
    Test number
    529453814287
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking

  17. Pass39,412 miles (+12)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,412 miles
    Test number
    216326363493
    • NoteRear tyres cracked

  18. Pass39,400 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,400 miles
    Test number
    925124962198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,385 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,385 miles
    Test number
    645962951140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,183 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    39,183 miles
    Test number
    830357340182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,170 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,170 miles
    Test number
    123204419101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,790 miles
    Test number
    910396018124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T478 LBC

Does T478 LBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T478 LBC expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T478 LBC?
The MOT on T478 LBC expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T478 LBC done?
T478 LBC was recorded at 63,279 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 1,412 miles a year.
Has T478 LBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T478 LBC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T478 LBC 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 T478 LBC find?
T478 LBC passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 1 more.

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