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S587 AJL

1998 Fiat Dethleffs

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,286 mi
Last recorded181,286 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS587 AJL
MakeFiat
ModelDethleffs
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 181,286 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 173,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 157,377 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 140,838 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 140,827 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked on inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked corroded on chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 140,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch holed by corrosion

Nearside side marker lights not working

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose to joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front & centre side marker lights not working

windscreen wipers not stopping at correct rest point

Pass 7 Apr 2018 140,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front cross-membre holed by corrosion

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer C.V. gaiter slightly loose to joint

Fail 7 Apr 2018 140,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front cross-membre holed by corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Outer C.V. gaiter slightly loose to joint

How Reliable is the Fiat Dethleffs?

Based on 1,952 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
2,587
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
318
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 11
Headlamp aim too low 7
Registration plate lamp not working 6
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S587 AJL is a 1998 Fiat Dethleffs in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Fiat Dethleffs fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S587 AJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Dethleffs typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Dethleffs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S587 AJL registered?

S587 AJL is a 1998 Fiat Dethleffs, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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