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GRA 358V

1979 Fiat Motor Caravan

Cream Diesel 4570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,902 mi
Last recorded204,902 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRA 358V
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,570cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 204,902 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 204,902 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 204,902 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 204,902 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 204,902 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

ALL SIDE LIGHTS STUCK ON

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 204,902 miles

BOTH DRAGLINK ENDS COVERS SPLIT

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 204,902 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 24 Sep 2009 204,883 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 204,685 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 204,695 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 203,931 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 203,881 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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GRA 358V is a 1979 Fiat Motor Caravan in Cream with a 4,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GRA 358V, 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 47 years old, this Fiat Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GRA 358V registered?

GRA 358V is a 1979 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is GRA 358V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRA 358V shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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