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S897 UTU

1998 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,466 mi
Last recorded58,466 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan60,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 UTU
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 58,466 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 58,465 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 57,296 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 56,941 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 55,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on faces and large lips on both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass smashed (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 55,768 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges near battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on faces and large lips on both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass smashed (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 5,192 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,411 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 47,457 miles

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

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

n/s front under sill corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 45,739 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,675 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

screen chip n/s out of swept area

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,552 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

camera screen not fitted at time of test.

chip in windscreen outside zones

x2 rubber exhaust mountings deterioration

Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,915 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

wiring at the rear insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,509 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front crossmember under the rad corroded to excess

Fail 12 Mar 2012 43,506 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front crossmember under the rad corroded to excess

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,548 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 41,548 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,481 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 39,481 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,265 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,255 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,919 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,021 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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S897 UTU is a 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S897 UTU, 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 S897 UTU registered?

S897 UTU is a 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S897 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S897 UTU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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