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R443 NCF

1998 Fiat Camper Van

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

105,674 mi
Last recorded105,674 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Camper Van65,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 NCF
MakeFiat
ModelCamper Van
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 105,674 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 104,491 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 104,472 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 104,311 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 104,274 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 103,145 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 100,474 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 100,444 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 99,429 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 99,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH TO FLEX (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CLOSE TO FREAR SPRING MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering REAR OF WISHBONE (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 95,492 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside strutt top bearings rough lock to lock

Fail 2 Oct 2018 95,453 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside strutt top bearings rough lock to lock

Pass 31 Oct 2017 94,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Step Corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2017 94,968 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Step Corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 9,228 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 90,764 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 90,764 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 85,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 85,000 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 75,383 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear light cluster lens - deteriorated/cracked

wheel trims fitted to all roadwheels

Fail 26 Feb 2013 75,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear light cluster lens - deteriorated/cracked

wheel trims fitted to all roadwheels

Pass 29 Jun 2011 69,383 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 65,212 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front and offside front inner wings corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2009 62,252 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2008 58,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 58,287 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2007 55,068 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 55,068 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 50,440 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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R443 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Camper Van in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 65,098 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 Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R443 NCF, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R443 NCF is a 1998 Fiat Camper Van, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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