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PE51 XAJ

2001 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests37 (22 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate59.5%

Mileage

90,907 mi
Last recorded90,907 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan45,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 XAJ
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 15 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 90,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 90,907 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 90,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 86,985 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 86,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 81,402 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 81,377 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front chassis legs in wheel arches both n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 75,448 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion of underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 75,447 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Central Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion of underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 73,092 miles

Sump pan appears to be oily

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion front N/s & O/s inner sill closing panels / front outriggers &c.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 71,416 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 69,039 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 64,054 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 64,024 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel WHEEL CYLINDER LEAKING? (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess HANDBRAKE CABLE RUSTY / SOME STRANDS FRAYED. (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 58,647 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 58,647 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 58,607 miles

General corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2015 57,182 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 57,182 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure pad wire (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 56,038 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 56,038 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,281 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 51,373 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 51,373 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,988 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

Exhaust silencer mount rubbers poor

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/s/f lower wheelarch starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jul 2012 49,988 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres low on tread

Exhaust silencer mount rubbers poor

N/s/f lower wheelarch corroded/holed - outside prescribed area

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/s/f lower wheelarch starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,425 miles

Osf shocker slight weap

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Jul 2010 42,825 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jul 2010 42,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 23 Jul 2010 42,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 41,749 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 41,744 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 39,694 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 39,694 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,616 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust clamp snapped but secure

Pass 7 Jun 2006 31,486 miles

slight play offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jul 2005 25,131 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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PE51 XAJ is a 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.5%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 45,189 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 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 PE51 XAJ, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PE51 XAJ is a 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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