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R687 RVJ

1998 Fiat Camper

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

214,611 mi
Last recorded214,611 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Camper66,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 RVJ
MakeFiat
ModelCamper
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 214,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 212,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 211,048 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 209,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 205,440 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 202,498 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 197,908 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 197,908 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 197,711 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 197,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 May 2016 193,600 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 190,013 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 185,952 miles

slight blister in o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 30 Jul 2013 179,223 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 91,283 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 146,143 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2011 146,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 137,263 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 125,854 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 125,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 108,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 106,666 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Camper?

Based on 19,075 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
2,020
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 293
brake binding 260
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 258
Headlamp aim too low 226
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R687 RVJ is a 1998 Fiat Camper in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 66,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Camper fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R687 RVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R687 RVJ registered?

R687 RVJ is a 1998 Fiat Camper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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