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N861 YRB

1996 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

47,758 mi
Last recorded47,758 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Motor Caravan103,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN861 YRB
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 47,758 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front corrosion on inner seal

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front corrosion on inner seal

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 47,758 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front corrosion on inner seal

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front corrosion on inner seal

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 46,360 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 46,022 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 46,017 miles

Emissions unable to be completed level very high (8.2.2.2 (e))

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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 43,779 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Feb 2022 43,307 miles

O/s/f inner step corroded

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

Pass 17 May 2021 42,540 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive hole in outer sill 40cm outside prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage & corrosion on o/s/r chassis end

Pass 6 Aug 2019 42,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on inner & outer sills ( OUTSIDE prescribed area) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

damage on o/s/r chassis end

Pass 8 Aug 2018 41,761 miles

Nearside Front of rear spring hanger corroded

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

Offside Front of rear spring hanger corroded

Offside Front sill heavily corroded

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 41,761 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear, in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front sill heavily corroded

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 41,507 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sill heavily corroded outside of prescribed areas

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 41,488 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack internal bushes (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Sill heavily corroded outside of prescribed areas

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,167 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 40,167 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2015 39,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 38,206 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 35,716 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 35,418 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 35,418 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,118 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011
Pass 29 Jun 2010 34,690 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 33,401 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 32,059 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 28,390 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 28,390 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 23,784 miles

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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N861 YRB is a 1996 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 103,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N861 YRB, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N861 YRB is a 1996 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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