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Y173 FFR

2001 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,633 mi
Last recorded45,633 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan45,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 FFR
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 45,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 18 Mar 2025 45,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 44,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 44,508 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 41,913 miles

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

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

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 29 Mar 2022 37,617 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 37,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power stearing pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 34,691 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 34,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 33,580 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 31,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & front centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 31,314 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 31,314 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,056 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 26,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 26,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 20,288 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 20,269 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust touching spare wheel carrier

front exhaust mountings missing

Fail 16 Aug 2012 14,415 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering is slightly noisy but is working correctly.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 14,415 miles

Power steering is slightly noisy but is working correctly.

Pass 6 Nov 2010 11,313 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 10,134 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 10,134 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 9,262 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 9,211 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 7,025 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 6,727 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 6,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust ring missing

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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Y173 FFR is a 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y173 FFR, 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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Y173 FFR is a 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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