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F270 AAB

1989 Fiat Motor Caravan

Cream Diesel 2482cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

181,401 mi
Last recorded181,401 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Fiat Motor Caravan171,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF270 AAB
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,482cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2022 181,401 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight unit split apart, lens is not attached to the projector part of the light (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working Jet missing (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

All suspension springs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear springs airbag assistors deflated

Pass 20 Jan 2021 180,248 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 176,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rubbers missing

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

Fail 30 May 2019 176,831 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust rubbers missing

Pass 19 Apr 2018 174,215 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 174,215 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 172,012 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2016 172,012 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2015 170,323 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 168,171 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 168,169 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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

bottom gear box mounting deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2013 165,617 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 162,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,638 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 61,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 May 2010 161,365 miles

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

corrosion in nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 1 May 2009 159,992 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 159,992 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 158,989 miles

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

brake pipes rusting

front inner wings rusting

starting to show its age

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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F270 AAB is a 1989 Fiat Motor Caravan in Cream with a 2,482cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1989 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 171,168 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F270 AAB, 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 37 years old, this Fiat Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F270 AAB is a 1989 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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