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J465 OFV

1992 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

116,708 mi
Last recorded116,708 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Fiat Motor Caravan139,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ465 OFV
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 116,708 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 115,166 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 114,536 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 112,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 109,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Step slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 109,708 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Step slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 106,596 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 106,596 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 103,299 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 103,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded top hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired back spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 99,177 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 99,177 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust system has rubber mounting missing and other are badly worn and cracked (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv boot deteriorated and leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 95,196 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 93,619 miles

Slight play at offside front wheel bearing

Various oil leaks around engine

Fail 22 Jun 2015 93,602 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear shock absorber bushes starting to perish

Slight play at offside front wheel bearing

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 4 Jun 2014 92,536 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION AND RUBBER MOUNTS PERISHED.

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED.

HORN OPERATION SLIGHTLY QUIET.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT 'FLEXI' HOSE FERRALS CORRODED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES PERISHED.

Fail 22 May 2014 92,430 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION AND RUBBER MOUNTS PERISHED.

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED.

HORN OPERATION SLIGHTLY QUIET.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT 'FLEXI' HOSE FERRALS CORRODED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES PERISHED.

Pass 23 May 2013 91,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear cross member fibreglassed

Fail 21 May 2013 91,743 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear cross member fibreglassed

Pass 1 May 2012 89,958 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 89,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 89,478 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 89,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S REAR QUICK LIFT AIR UNIT INSECURE

Pass 15 Apr 2010 88,731 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 87,287 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 87,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 83,426 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 79,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 73,862 miles

various rusty brake pipes

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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J465 OFV is a 1992 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 J465 OFV, 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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J465 OFV is a 1992 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 March 1992.

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