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C557 FEC

1986 Fiat Camper

Beige Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 Fiat Camper145,239 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC557 FEC
MakeFiat
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017

Central Front Outer wipers very slow in operation

Central Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Central Rear exhaust very rusty

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer body supports front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis wheel arch,aluminum bulging (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner body supports front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear general condition of body work in poor condition requires attention all around ns and os

Fail 5 Aug 2017

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear spring no longer located (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Central Front Outer wipers very slow in operation

Central Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Central Rear exhaust very rusty

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer body supports front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front advise excessive play on inner drive shaft into gearbox and leaking oil

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis wheel arch,aluminum bulging (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner body supports front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear general condition of body work in poor condition requires attention all around ns and os

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 142,884 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 142,884 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 142,884 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 142,884 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 142,884 miles

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 142,873 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 142,852 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 142,374 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 142,374 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 135,441 miles

exhaust manifold blowing

n/s c.v boot damp with grease

Pass 18 May 2009 134,430 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 134,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 113,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 May 2008 113,608 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 107,120 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 107,087 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

general corrosion & deterioration of rubber components

Pass 3 Jun 2006 105,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Camper?

Based on 19,075 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
2,020
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 293
brake binding 260
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 258
Headlamp aim too low 226
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C557 FEC is a 1986 Fiat Camper in Beige with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1986 Fiat Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 145,239 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 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C557 FEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Fiat Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C557 FEC is a 1986 Fiat Camper, first registered on 24 June 1986.

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