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J137 CHE

1992 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

215,118 mi
Last recorded215,118 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 1992 Fiat Motor Caravan139,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ137 CHE
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 215,118 miles

underbody, suspension and brake components corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front sills corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 213,028 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 209,130 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 209,114 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 199,429 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 196,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both inner front sills corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2017 189,613 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 186,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 186,995 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 180,924 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre deterioration cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2014 175,743 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 175,743 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 174,676 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 172,094 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK. N/S/F WHEEL BRG. SLIGHT PLAY. BOTH REAR WHEEL BRGS. SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 168,751 miles

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

hole in outer cill behind front wheel.

strut top or rack noise on right hand lock, covers prevent full inspection of steering mechanism.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 164,923 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 160,897 miles

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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J137 CHE is a 1992 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1992 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 139,952 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 J137 CHE, 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 34 years old, this Fiat Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J137 CHE is a 1992 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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