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Y952 DAU

2001 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,981 mi
Last recorded83,981 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan45,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY952 DAU
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 83,981 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear handbrake cable corroded no broken strands

body corrosion n/s and o/s front

corrosion to n/s inner step / not within prescribed area

Fail 1 Jul 2021 83,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear handbrake cable corroded no broken strands

body corrosion n/s and o/s front

corrosion to n/s inner step / not within prescribed area

Pass 23 Jul 2020 82,940 miles

2 x metal pipes on steering rack corroded

Hand brake cables corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tow bar corroded

Various areas of corrosion to suspension components and underside of vehicle

Welding repairs covered by protective coating

Fail 17 Mar 2020 82,920 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front section of front to rear pipe above front edge of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill + inner sill below drivers step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing adjacent to front and rear mounting areas [2 areas viewed behind wheel] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

2 x metal pipes on steering rack corroded

Slight play in n/s front lower ball joint

Various areas of corrosion to suspension components and underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2019 79,239 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 75,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer flange. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 75,721 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under step and on inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides, pump inoperative. (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer flange. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 71,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,091 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 64,071 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,223 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,322 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 45,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 38,280 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 33,955 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,989 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 32,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,196 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,877 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 26,482 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 23,925 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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Y952 DAU is a 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y952 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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Y952 DAU is a 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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