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Y947 DAU

2001 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,219 mi
Last recorded57,219 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan45,189 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 DAU
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 57,219 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 57,216 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 55,991 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2024 55,579 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 55,577 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 54,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 54,036 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 52,285 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 51,996 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded (starting to peel )

Fail 20 Aug 2019 51,996 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded (starting to peel )

Pass 31 Jul 2018 51,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,470 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven and low on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2016 48,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer outer skin is deteriorating (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger area's (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)

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

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

centre section exhaust mounting is deteriorating

offside front top out line marker is inoperative

Pass 11 Jun 2015 46,061 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 43,923 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 40,123 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 40,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 37,986 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 37,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,645 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,175 miles

battery loose

battery terminal loose

exhaust corroded

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2008 23,719 miles

end caps missing rear bumper.

hoses under fuel tank need sercuring.[water hoses].

slight wheel bearing osr/nsr.

spare wheel mechanism corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 20,806 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 20,203 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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Y947 DAU is a 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y947 DAU, 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 Y947 DAU registered?

Y947 DAU is a 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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