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Y948 DAU

2001 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

72,900 mi
Last recorded72,900 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan45,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 DAU
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 72,900 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 70,395 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 66,865 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 66,854 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 63,522 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 63,501 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 61,021 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 55,423 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 55,200 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 55,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 54,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 54,394 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 53,688 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 53,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 52,812 miles

n/s rear tyre side wall cracking

o/s front tyre low on edge

varius side markers and upper front lights inop

Pass 1 Aug 2013 47,126 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 47,126 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 4,413 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 44,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 41,547 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,692 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 36,144 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear lights flashing dim when all on

Fail 11 Aug 2009 36,139 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f wire fouling driveshaft

rear lights flashing dim when all on

Pass 30 Jun 2008 28,434 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 28,421 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on front chassis crossmember

nearside front brake pad wiring fouling driveshaft

slight play in front and rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,952 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 20,740 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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Y948 DAU is a 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y948 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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Y948 DAU is a 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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