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R785 NVO

1998 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

41,543 mi
Last recorded41,543 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan60,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 NVO
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 41,543 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 41,536 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 40,938 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 40,432 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 39,918 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 39,470 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 39,045 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 37,435 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 36,889 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 34,346 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 32,155 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 32,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,226 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 27,724 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,549 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 25,527 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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R785 NVO is a 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 60,990 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 R785 NVO, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R785 NVO registered?

R785 NVO is a 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R785 NVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R785 NVO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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