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XIJ 743

2001 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

43,296 mi
Last recorded43,296 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan45,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIJ 743
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 43,296 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber rings perished and splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings have play in them (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 43,285 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe insecure infront of centre box and leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working 3rd light on body inop (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working 2nd light on body inop (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber rings perished and splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings have play in them (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 41,845 miles

All six tyres cracking in side wall and tread

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play All (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 41,845 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All six tyres cracking in side wall and tread 215/75 R16 C 8pr 113/111r

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play All (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 41,844 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

All six tyres cracking in side wall and tread 215/75 R16 C 8pr 113/111r

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play All (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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XIJ 743 is a 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 45,189 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 XIJ 743, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XIJ 743 registered?

XIJ 743 is a 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is XIJ 743 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIJ 743 shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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