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N605 ESL

1996 Fiat Camper Van

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,008 mi
Last recorded93,008 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Fiat Camper Van61,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN605 ESL
MakeFiat
ModelCamper Van
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2024 93,008 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills undersills subframe chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 92,442 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 91,968 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 91,739 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 91,706 miles

underside corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 89,605 miles

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

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

underside corroded

Fail 1 May 2018 89,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded battery tray has corroded away at iner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2017 86,373 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 86,375 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 83,276 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 81,135 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 81,135 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,651 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,727 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,926 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 63,265 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,868 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,621 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,616 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 46,653 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 44,934 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 44,934 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 40,342 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Camper Van?

Based on 3,471 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
2,018
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 41
position lamp(s) not working 39
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N605 ESL is a 1996 Fiat Camper Van in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 61,458 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N605 ESL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N605 ESL registered?

N605 ESL is a 1996 Fiat Camper Van, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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