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K197 JHL

1993 Fiat Camper

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

216,397 mi
Last recorded216,397 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Fiat Camper133,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 JHL
MakeFiat
ModelCamper
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 216,397 miles

Central Handbrake Cable bracket return spring broken

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 216,332 miles

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

Central Handbrake Cable bracket return spring broken

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 214,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2012 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2001 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2006 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 213,924 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement central rear engine mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to n/s (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2012 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2012 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2001 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2006 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 209,976 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension Corroded

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 8 Apr 2024 209,976 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to serious fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Glass lens , multiple cracks (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At wheel end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative Serious fluid leak (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Suspension components corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 207,462 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 205,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 205,559 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 203,222 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 203,222 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 203,151 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 203,151 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 201,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 201,805 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 191,402 miles

covers on under van

Fail 13 Dec 2016 191,357 miles

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

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

covers on under van

Pass 24 Oct 2015 184,248 miles

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

continental headlamps fitted kick ups to the offside masked

Fail 13 Oct 2015 184,220 miles

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

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

continental headlamps fitted kick ups to the offside masked

Pass 22 Oct 2014 180,786 miles

continental headlamps fitted kick ups masked

Fail 20 Oct 2014 180,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

continental headlamps fitted kick ups masked

Pass 27 Apr 2013 180,150 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 180,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 178,363 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 176,617 miles

continental headlamps fitted, kick ups masked.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 168,508 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 167,156 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 162,297 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 145,624 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005

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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K197 JHL is a 1993 Fiat Camper in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 133,346 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 K197 JHL, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K197 JHL is a 1993 Fiat Camper, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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