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TNZ 1241

1998 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

200,452 mi
Last recorded200,452 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan60,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNZ 1241
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 200,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity ROOF LIGHT INOP (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2025 198,571 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2 MOUNTINGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2 MOUNTINGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn BOTH FRONT HUBS SLIGT PLAY (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 198,571 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO BURST PIPE AT REAR (1.2.1 (g))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement RUBBERS WORN (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2 MOUNTINGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2 MOUNTINGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn BOTH FRONT HUBS SLIGT PLAY (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 196,005 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd/HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 2 BODY MOUNTINGS HEAVILY CORRODED

Offside Rear 2 BODY MOUNTINGS HEAVILY CORRODED

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPES ACROSS REAR AXLE 2of (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 May 2024 195,887 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEELARCH CORRODED & HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting AREA AT SUB-FRAME MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd/HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 2 BODY MOUNTINGS HEAVILY CORRODED

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

Offside Rear 2 BODY MOUNTINGS HEAVILY CORRODED

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPES ACROSS REAR AXLE 2of (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2023 194,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

UNDERSIDE COATED IN RUST PROTECTION

Pass 11 May 2022 191,711 miles

All outline marker lamps have a product on the lens or light sources which changes the emitted colour SIDE MARKER LAMPS (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured FLASHER (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened BUMP STOP PERISHED (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 181,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 181,720 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower door step corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 175,149 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 157,587 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 143,714 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 123,502 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 119,837 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 112,034 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 110,491 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 108,634 miles

rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 28 Feb 2011 106,083 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 106,065 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 99,247 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Jan 2010 99,181 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Feb 2009 86,222 miles

o/s mirror cracked but not effecting view to rear

Fail 17 Feb 2009 86,222 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s mirror cracked but not effecting view to rear

Pass 24 Jan 2008 78,734 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 66,454 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 51,208 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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TNZ 1241 is a 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TNZ 1241, 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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TNZ 1241 is a 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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