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T499 RCR

1999 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

51,824 mi
Last recorded51,824 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Motor Caravan64,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT499 RCR
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 51,824 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 50,423 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 49,279 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 47,059 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 45,360 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 45,315 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust deteriorating

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front inner steps corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2021 42,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre dated 2004

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyres dated 2012

high level brake light 1/2 inoprative

reverse lamps inoprative

Fail 16 Mar 2021 42,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch near sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre dated 2004

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyres dated 2012

high level brake light 1/2 inoprative

reverse lamps inoprative

Pass 11 Jun 2019 42,160 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 42,158 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 39,400 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Tyres Perished

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 36,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2016 36,096 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 36,065 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 35,362 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 34,553 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,229 miles

spare tyre heavily perished and split

Fail 17 Apr 2013 33,229 miles

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front chassis rail holed and corroded near main earth point.

spare tyre heavily perished and split

Pass 4 Jul 2012 70,856 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 30,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 26,156 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 26,156 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 22,377 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 22,344 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 21,623 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 21,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,302 miles

front cross member getting corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,086 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 18,282 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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T499 RCR is a 1999 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 64,701 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 T499 RCR, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T499 RCR registered?

T499 RCR is a 1999 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T499 RCR shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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