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T985 JAD

1999 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,661 mi
Last recorded146,661 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Motor Caravan64,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT985 JAD
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 146,661 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 146,661 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 144,154 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 143,507 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 143,507 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 138,667 miles

Front cross member for supporting radiator corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 130,518 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 129,387 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 128,548 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 127,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 127,018 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' screen on dash (8.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 123,077 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Bolt on cross-member corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear sidemarker inoperative

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg corroded by engine mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Red and white reflectors fitted to side of vehicle

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 120,658 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion lower crossmember corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished - made in 2006

Nearside Rear sidemarker inoperative

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg by engine mount corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished - made in 1998

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 120,658 miles

Electrical wiring insecure both battery leads loose (1.9.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Monitor screen (8.3.1e)

Front Body has slight corrosion lower crossmember corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished - made in 2006

Nearside Rear sidemarker inoperative

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg by engine mount corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished - made in 1998

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 118,193 miles

3 side marker lights not working.

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres light perish cracks in sidewalls.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 118,155 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

3 side marker lights not working.

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres light perish cracks in sidewalls.

Pass 28 May 2013 114,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 108,339 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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T985 JAD is a 1999 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T985 JAD, 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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T985 JAD is a 1999 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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