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E356 AKU

1988 Fiat Motorcaravan

White Diesel 2428cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,356 mi
Last recorded142,356 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE356 AKU
MakeFiat
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,428cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 142,356 miles

Both front headlamp reflectors deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2025 142,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Aux drive belt missing

Battery light on dash

Both front headlamp reflectors deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2024 142,333 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front beam deflectors fitted to both headlamps

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front oil contamination around steering rack gaiter

Nearside Front temporary style fuel cap fitted

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle tube (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit lens cover damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to chassis leg under bonnet area

Offside Front headlamp reflector deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle tube (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 142,209 miles

Damage to n/s/r light lens

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2021 142,000 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front direction indicator lens cover slightly damaged

Nearside Front headlamp beam deflector fitted

Nearside Front oil contamination around steering rack gaiter

Nearside Front temporary fuel cap fitted

Nearside Rear Lower reflector lens cover slightly damaged

Nearside Rear lamp unit lens cover slightly damaged

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

Offside Front headlamp beam deflector fitted

Offside Front headlamp has water ingress/condensated

Offside Front inner brake pad anti-rattle spring incorrectly seated

Offside Front oil contamination around steering rack gaiter

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 141,658 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front direction indicator lens cover slightly damaged

Nearside Front headlamp beam deflector fitted

Nearside Front oil contamination around steering rack gaiter

Nearside Front temporary fuel cap fitted

Nearside Rear Lower reflector lens cover slightly damaged

Nearside Rear lamp unit lens cover slightly damaged

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

Offside Front headlamp beam deflector fitted

Offside Front headlamp has water ingress/condensated

Offside Front inner brake pad anti-rattle spring incorrectly seated

Offside Front oil contamination around steering rack gaiter

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 141,438 miles

Front headlamp beam deflectors fitted nearside and offside

Front headlamp intensity reduced nearside and offside

Nearside Front door mounting step in poor condition

Nearside Front oil contamination around steering rack gaiter

Nearside Front temporary fuel cap fitted

Nearside Rear lamp unit lens cover slightly damaged

Nearside Rear reflector lens slightly damaged

Offside Front headlamp condensated

Offside Front inner brake pad anti-rattle spring incorrectly seated

Offside Front power steering reservoir close to minimum mark

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2019 140,963 miles

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

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside front outer cv boot deteriorated

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2018 140,963 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 140,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres deteriorated

battery loose

brake pipes corroded

corrosion offside front chassis leg

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

grease around nearside front outer cv boot

Pass 23 Dec 2016 139,933 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 139,729 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 May 2014 139,079 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 135,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 133,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 130,456 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 128,877 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 126,444 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 122,974 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 120,039 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motorcaravan?

Based on 5,061 MOT tests across 265 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
2,061
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
265
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
position lamp(s) not working 47
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 42
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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E356 AKU is a 1988 Fiat Motorcaravan in White with a 2,428cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a Fiat Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E356 AKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 38 years old, this Fiat Motorcaravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E356 AKU is a 1988 Fiat Motorcaravan, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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