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V501 MBV

1999 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,357 mi
Last recorded108,357 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Motor Caravan64,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 MBV
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 108,357 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 105,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 105,039 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 101,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 98,050 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded just outside prescribed area

Nearside Front outer sill corroded just outside prescribed area

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded just outside prescribed area

Offside Front outer sill corroded just outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 97,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s/front shock absorber damp

n/s/step corroding

o/s/front step corroded

oil leak

slight binding to o/s/rear wheel

slight play to o/s/rear wheel

Pass 29 Mar 2022 92,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front outer siil corroded and holed not in prescribed area

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed not in prescribed area

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 92,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front outer siil corroded and holed not in prescribed area

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed not in prescribed area

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 87,709 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 84,989 miles

Nearside Front Chassis corroded & holed. not prescribed area

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded & holed

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded & holed

Offside Front Chassis corroded & holed not prescribed area

Offside Front Jacking point corroded & holed

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 84,988 miles

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Chassis corroded & holed . Not prescribed area

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded & holed

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded & holed

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

Offside Front Chassis corroded & holed . Not prescribed area

Offside Front Jacking point corroded & holed

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 78,881 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front corrosion box section under step

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front corrosion box section under step

Offside Front corrosion inner wing

Offside Front corrosion inside wheel arch

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 72,918 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

areas of corrosion not in prescribed area

Fail 10 Feb 2018 72,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perrished

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)

areas of corrosion not in prescribed area

Pass 24 Feb 2017 69,351 miles

all tyres beginning to crack

various areas of corrosion (not in prescribed areas)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 69,351 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all tyres beginning to crack

various areas of corrosion (not in prescribed areas)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 66,004 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 63,390 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 63,367 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,200 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 60,200 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 57,652 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 57,651 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 55,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 54,990 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 54,990 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,896 miles

Brake pipe clip broken on offside of rear axle.

Front crossmember corroded.

Nearside front and offside rear indicator bulbs discoloured.

Power steering pipes corroded.

Sump corroded.

Fail 4 Feb 2010 49,896 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Brake pipe clip broken on offside of rear axle.

Front crossmember corroded.

Nearside front and offside rear indicator bulbs discoloured.

Power steering pipes corroded.

Sump corroded.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 43,281 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 43,281 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 36,185 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 34,084 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 29,435 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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V501 MBV is a 1999 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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 V501 MBV, 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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V501 MBV is a 1999 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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