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R808 EPV

1998 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,720 mi
Last recorded42,720 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan60,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 EPV
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 42,720 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch at rear corroded

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 42,719 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch at rear corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 42,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 42,100 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroding and disintegrating

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning NSF upper outline marker inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF chassis and front step area corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective OSF wiper blade split, but clears the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil seepage sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 41,047 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 39,818 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 38,503 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 38,502 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 37,131 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 36,204 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 34,254 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 33,060 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,246 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 30,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 30,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 29,698 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,945 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,980 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,184 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,764 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,393 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,154 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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R808 EPV is a 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R808 EPV, 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 R808 EPV registered?

R808 EPV is a 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R808 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R808 EPV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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