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M253 ECV

1994 Fiat Motor Home

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

117,857 mi
Last recorded117,857 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Fiat Motor Home109,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 ECV
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Home
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 117,857 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 117,847 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 115,947 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 114,664 miles

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

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

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 27 Aug 2021 114,301 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 111,675 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 110,491 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 110,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 109,674 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 109,674 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 105,710 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 105,710 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 101,865 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 96,609 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 96,541 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 96,541 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 96,510 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 96,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2012 96,470 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 95,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 95,689 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 92,852 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 92,852 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 90,565 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 90,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 88,597 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 85,125 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motor Home?

Based on 17,392 MOT tests across 901 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
1,888
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
901
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 206
Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 182
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
brake binding 153
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M253 ECV is a 1994 Fiat Motor Home in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 109,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M253 ECV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Fiat Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M253 ECV registered?

M253 ECV is a 1994 Fiat Motor Home, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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