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C295 VLH

1986 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

58,345 mi
Last recorded58,345 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1986 Fiat Motor Caravan84,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC295 VLH
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 58,345 miles

front and rear no plates deterioating

o/s headlight crack in glass

wipers not self parking

Fail 18 Aug 2022 58,344 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure all exhaust rubbers missing held by wire (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Fuel hose insecure under bonnet (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2021 58,028 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 58,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 57,857 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Small crack in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion at various points along the underside

Pass 1 May 2018 57,152 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2018 57,138 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking Front to rear pipe burst on RBT (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour Excess white smoke omitted under load (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens full of water (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort Parking brake making little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 57,062 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 57,056 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 May 2016 57,049 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Upper Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2014 56,698 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 56,642 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,609 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 55,609 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cambelt cover missing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,944 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 52,944 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 31 Mar 2009 50,056 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 50,056 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2008 49,152 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Fiat Motor Caravan?

Based on 13,935 MOT tests across 731 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,990
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 214
Brake pipe excessively corroded 206
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 197
brake binding 163
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 155
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C295 VLH is a 1986 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1986 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 84,445 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 214 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C295 VLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Fiat Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C295 VLH is a 1986 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 March 1986.

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