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S296 MFC

1998 Fiat Motorhome

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,837 mi
Last recorded114,837 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Motorhome62,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS296 MFC
MakeFiat
ModelMotorhome
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 114,837 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 113,554 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

parking brake only just meets minimum requirements

Pass 29 Jul 2022 107,306 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 100,819 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 100,790 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 99,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 96,884 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 96,841 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 96,021 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 93,728 miles

General corrosion around cab area.

Pass 1 May 2015 90,925 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 87,372 miles

General corrosion arround vehicle.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 84,130 miles

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

Exhaust mountings deterioating.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 80,368 miles

Exhaust mountings deterioating.

General corrosion.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 78,437 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2011 78,437 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2010 78,373 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 78,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2008 73,642 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 55,427 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motorhome?

Based on 51,040 MOT tests across 2,628 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
1,988
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,628
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 606
Brake pipe excessively corroded 556
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 510
brake binding 488
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 451
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S296 MFC is a 1998 Fiat Motorhome in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 62,168 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S296 MFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S296 MFC is a 1998 Fiat Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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