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J3 PBS

2003 Fiat Camper

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

81,123 mi
Last recorded81,123 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Camper42,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 PBS
MakeFiat
ModelCamper
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 81,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 79,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 79,091 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 76,592 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 74,815 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 74,808 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking Suspension air bag split. (5.3.5 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 72,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 101,981 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers covered in grease

Fail 14 Apr 2021 101,981 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected Folded over (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers covered in grease

Fail 26 Feb 2021 101,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged has come into contact with tyre, heavily corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess folded over under compression (5.3.5 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 99,826 miles

Exhaust mounting defective missing on silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper non obligatory lamp not working

Offside Rear tyre soft

Pass 16 Feb 2019 94,448 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 88,959 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 88,955 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 83,784 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 77,969 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 77,969 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2015 69,945 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 62,170 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 62,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,484 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 54,484 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,079 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 47,079 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 40,088 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 40,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 36,470 miles

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

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

Signs of diesel around fuel pump

Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,631 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 26,397 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 26,224 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 25,264 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Camper?

Based on 19,075 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
2,020
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 293
brake binding 260
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 258
Headlamp aim too low 226
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J3 PBS is a 2003 Fiat Camper in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 42,085 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 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J3 PBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J3 PBS is a 2003 Fiat Camper, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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The MOT history for J3 PBS shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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