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S236 FFB

1998 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,079 mi
Last recorded119,079 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan60,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 FFB
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 119,079 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 118,989 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 117,460 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 116,631 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 116,088 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 113,969 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 113,092 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 113,092 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 111,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear middle axle shocker upper bush has slight movement

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 111,056 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking hub (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached middle axel (2.7.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 108,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside mirror slightly loose

Pass 29 Jul 2014 106,638 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 106,638 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 105,241 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 101,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center box peeling

Fail 31 Jul 2012 101,017 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center box peeling

Pass 13 Aug 2011 96,045 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 96,045 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 90,750 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 83,245 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 83,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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S236 FFB is a 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S236 FFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S236 FFB registered?

S236 FFB is a 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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