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S116 BRC

1998 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,601 mi
Last recorded52,601 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan60,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 BRC
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 52,601 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 May 2025 45,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 41,412 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 32,226 miles

front valance corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2022 31,823 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 31,812 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 30,277 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 30,051 miles

Front radiator crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2019 30,051 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front radiator crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 29,210 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges next to battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front lower bolt on crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 28,460 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 27,441 miles

Centre Front Lower Body has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 25,891 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2014 24,203 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 22,813 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 19,757 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 19,756 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 18,350 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 17,531 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,598 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,054 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 14,165 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 13,909 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 13,905 miles

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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S116 BRC is a 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S116 BRC, 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 S116 BRC registered?

S116 BRC is a 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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