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YN51 GBV

2001 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

56,608 mi
Last recorded56,608 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan45,189 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 GBV
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 56,608 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 56,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassas section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 55,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2022 54,158 miles

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

Nearside Front step area undersealed and weld

Nearside Front suspension components lower arms corroded

Offside Front step area undersealed and weld

Offside Front suspension components lower arms corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2021 53,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area.

Two body mount bolts missing on nearside.

Underbody corrosion.

Fail 6 Apr 2021 53,364 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area.

Two body mount bolts missing on nearside.

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,258 miles

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2017 53,258 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2016 49,671 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 49,671 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

all exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

one exhaust rubber mount missing

Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,618 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 47,618 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,804 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,251 miles

vehicle condition underneath in various places surface corrosion.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 38,304 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Jan 2012 38,300 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,675 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 33,508 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 32,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,663 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 27,021 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 21,395 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 21,395 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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YN51 GBV is a 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YN51 GBV, 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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YN51 GBV is a 2001 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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