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S499 TBC

1998 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,777 mi
Last recorded66,777 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan60,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS499 TBC
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 66,777 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 66,777 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 66,173 miles

under side of van been fully under sealed

Pass 15 Sep 2021 64,814 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 62,852 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 62,739 miles

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

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

front inner wings corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 61,400 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front out rigger corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 57,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 57,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 55,054 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 55,054 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall badly perished/cracking

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 53,332 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 53,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2014 51,291 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,196 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,089 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 47,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,758 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 44,555 miles

front radiator cross member very rusty

reversing light in op

Fail 8 Jul 2009 44,555 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front radiator cross member very rusty

reversing light in op

Pass 19 Jul 2008 41,107 miles

reverse light in op

Fail 18 Jul 2008 41,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f brake pad warning light wire not connected

reverse light in op

Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,266 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 40,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 May 2006 37,557 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 May 2006 37,557 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Jul 2005 34,903 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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S499 TBC is a 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S499 TBC, 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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S499 TBC is a 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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