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FE51 PLN

2001 Fiat Camper Van

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

77,564 mi
Last recorded77,564 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Camper Van48,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 PLN
MakeFiat
ModelCamper Van
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 77,564 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2026 77,562 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached Lamp unit (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2025 68,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 68,617 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Recheck suspension and steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 58,175 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 58,174 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 50,267 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Cross Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 48,697 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Nearside Fronts & Both Offside Fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Cross Back Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 46,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Cross Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 46,869 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 45,764 miles

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

slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

Fail 10 Mar 2020 45,751 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

Pass 15 Mar 2019 43,533 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid box corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe along rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 43,533 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Mid front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid box corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe along rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 37,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 28,492 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 16,328 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 16,261 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 15,871 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 15,291 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 15,291 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 14,713 miles

front brake imbalance allention soon

Fail 3 Sep 2011 14,147 miles

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

offside door mirror poor

Pass 3 Sep 2011 14,147 miles

offside door mirror poor

Pass 25 Aug 2010 13,311 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 13,311 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 12,425 miles

both front and both rear tyres perished

cambelt last changed?

imbalance between front brakes

offside door mirror upper lense damaged

offside rear shock absorber damp

Fail 8 Sep 2009 12,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front and both rear tyres perished

cambelt last changed?

imbalance between front brakes

offside door mirror upper lense damaged

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,866 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 9,866 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 7,524 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Camper Van?

Based on 3,471 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
2,018
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 41
position lamp(s) not working 39
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FE51 PLN is a 2001 Fiat Camper Van in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,697 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE51 PLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FE51 PLN is a 2001 Fiat Camper Van, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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