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P156 XNW

1997 Fiat Motorhome

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,420 mi
Last recorded91,420 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Motorhome77,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 XNW
MakeFiat
ModelMotorhome
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 91,420 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2026 91,395 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2025 88,655 miles

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

under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 7 May 2025 88,631 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (marked yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (marked yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 14 May 2024 85,589 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 83,270 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 83,265 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 81,203 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 79,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2021 78,989 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 77,293 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 77,293 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 73,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 70,995 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 70,979 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 66,789 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

wiring along chassis

Fail 26 Jan 2017 66,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

wiring along chassis

Pass 3 Feb 2016 62,851 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 58,695 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 54,167 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 50,889 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 47,074 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 47,074 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted, advise

front wipers smear, advise

power steering pipes corroded, advise

Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,819 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,368 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 36,233 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,186 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2007 24,041 miles

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

all tyres side walls cracking.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 21,082 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlights aims borderline

off side front tyre starting to perrish

How Reliable is the Fiat Motorhome?

Based on 51,040 MOT tests across 2,628 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
1,988
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,628
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 606
Brake pipe excessively corroded 556
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 510
brake binding 488
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 451
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P156 XNW is a 1997 Fiat Motorhome in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 77,542 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P156 XNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P156 XNW registered?

P156 XNW is a 1997 Fiat Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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