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C994 HFR

1986 Fiat Motor Caravan

Cream Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,298 mi
Last recorded96,298 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Fiat Motor Caravan84,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC994 HFR
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 96,298 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside cv boot clip missing

Pass 28 Jul 2023 95,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering rack os

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 95,940 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Slight play in steering rack os

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 95,395 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front 'o' ring missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 95,395 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front 'o' ring missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both front sidelights inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 94,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes have age related corrosion or covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front both headlamps slightly defused due to onstart of corrosion

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 93,023 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack ends have slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 92,129 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 91,956 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 91,499 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 91,043 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside inner arch has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2011 90,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs slight worn pitted and scored

Fail 5 Aug 2010 89,215 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 89,215 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,153 miles

front discs rusty

slight play in front road wheels

slight play in rear wheel bearings

underneath of vehicle rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2008 88,153 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front discs rusty

slight play in front road wheels

slight play in rear wheel bearings

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2007 85,799 miles

both front brake discs are corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2006 83,419 miles

advise corrosion at rear offside and nearside wing panels

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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C994 HFR is a 1986 Fiat Motor Caravan in Cream with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C994 HFR, 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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C994 HFR is a 1986 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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