CarVerify

Free Car Check

N566 YEO

1996 Fiat Motorcaravan

Cream Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,349 mi
Last recorded163,349 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Motorcaravan126,073 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN566 YEO
MakeFiat
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 163,349 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all system pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 May 2026 163,349 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all system pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 157,572 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2025 157,572 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 152,659 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2024 152,659 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 150,732 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 150,714 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 150,714 miles

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 30 Sep 2020 150,696 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 150,696 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 148,362 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 147,357 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 147,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2016 135,302 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 35,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 130,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in wheel bearings

Fail 25 Apr 2016 130,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr tyre starting to wear edge

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 11 May 2015 126,030 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 125,930 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 124,986 miles

Offside front inner wing corroded and holed,but not in prescribed area

Fail 20 May 2014 124,986 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front inner wing corroded and holed,but not in prescribed area

Pass 24 May 2013 122,544 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 122,544 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

front crossmember corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 26 Apr 2012 119,513 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 119,513 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 113,084 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 108,728 miles

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 15 Apr 2010 108,668 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2009 94,744 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 194,744 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 64,470 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 64,469 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 64,265 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 64,262 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 52,180 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motorcaravan?

Based on 5,061 MOT tests across 265 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
2,061
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
265
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
position lamp(s) not working 47
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 42
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Full Fiat Motorcaravan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N566 YEO is a 1996 Fiat Motorcaravan in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 126,073 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 Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N566 YEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N566 YEO?

You can check the full history of N566 YEO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N566 YEO registered?

N566 YEO is a 1996 Fiat Motorcaravan, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N566 YEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N566 YEO shows 36 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N566 YEO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N566 YEO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.