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Y178 FFR

2001 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

83,983 mi
Last recorded83,983 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan45,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 FFR
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 83,983 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 81,779 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 78,136 miles

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

n/s mirror main glass missing

Pass 7 Jul 2023 76,998 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 72,863 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 69,650 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 68,738 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 68,119 miles

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

brake fluid slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Jul 2018 65,653 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 65,632 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low somthing appears to be broken not allowing the headlamp to be adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 61,874 miles

front brake pads close to the wear sensor

Pass 6 Jul 2016 58,645 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 54,867 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,926 miles

o/s/f head lamp intermitantly pops out of ball joint

Fail 14 Jul 2014 51,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f head lamp intermitantly pops out of ball joint

Pass 12 Jul 2013 47,198 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 47,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,742 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 38,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front pads apear to be getting low further investigation required

slight movment felt in o/s/f steering rack end

slight movment in passenger seat base.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,129 miles

O/S/Front tyre perrishing

Head light hieght adjuster slightly loose (vibration could lower head lights)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 29,113 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Head light hieght adjuster slightly loose (vibration could lower head lights)

O/S/Front tyre perrishing

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 24,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 24,160 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,103 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,234 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 9,218 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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Y178 FFR is a 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 Y178 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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What year was Y178 FFR registered?

Y178 FFR is a 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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