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S524 UDX

1998 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,903 mi
Last recorded126,903 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan60,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS524 UDX
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 126,903 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Intermittent fault O/S Side Repeater

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 124,429 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Intermittent fault NS Side Repeater

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyres are 17 and 21 years old . ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 27 Mar 2018 122,417 miles

Front head lamps both sides masts fitted

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

Rear hand brake low on effort 19%

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 119,089 miles

Front head lamp masts fitted

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 117,316 miles

Rear hand brake low on effort 16%

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

head lamp masts fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2016 117,316 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear hand brake low on effort 16%

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

head lamp masts fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 116,335 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 110,793 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 104,538 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 99,915 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 99,915 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 96,845 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front chassis has been heavily repaired.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 91,178 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 91,178 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 66,794 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 66,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 May 2007 61,777 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 61,777 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 55,635 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 55,635 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S524 UDX is a 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S524 UDX, 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 S524 UDX registered?

S524 UDX is a 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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