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S899 NBV

1998 Fiat Motorhome

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

95,334 mi
Last recorded95,334 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Motorhome62,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS899 NBV
MakeFiat
ModelMotorhome
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 95,334 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 95,257 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 95,221 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 95,200 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 95,181 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively all (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 94,463 miles

Central Wheel bearing has slight play both front and rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 94,463 miles

Central Wheel bearing has slight play both front and rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 92,150 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

surface corrosion to underside of body

Fail 20 Jan 2021 92,150 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

surface corrosion to underside of body

Pass 24 Jun 2019 88,638 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 88,638 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 82,656 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 82,575 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 78,541 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 78,133 miles

slight oil leak sump small corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2016 78,131 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight oil leak sump small corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,629 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 75,629 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 74,696 miles

centr and offside wiperblade ends split

offside front marker light inop

Fail 15 Mar 2014 74,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centr and offside wiperblade ends split

offside front marker light inop

Pass 12 Mar 2013 73,976 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 73,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 72,107 miles

Nearside front fog lamp bulb insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2012 72,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front fog lamp bulb insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2011 70,517 miles

centre wiper blade small damage .

oil level low .

all four wheel bearings slightly loose

Fail 24 Jun 2009 68,243 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 68,243 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 65,248 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 65,248 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 60,114 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 55,684 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 55,684 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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S899 NBV is a 1998 Fiat Motorhome in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S899 NBV, 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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S899 NBV is a 1998 Fiat Motorhome, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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