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G280 TFF

1996 Fiat Motor Caravan

Beige Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,299 mi
Last recorded170,299 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Fiat Motor Caravan103,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG280 TFF
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 170,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 164,912 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 158,011 miles

Both sides underbody sills heavily corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 158,011 miles

Both sides underbody sills heavily corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 157,772 miles

Both sides underbody sills heavily corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 157,436 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 156,940 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 156,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 155,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 155,292 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 154,598 miles

DEFLECTORS FITTED TO HEADLIGHTS

Fail 19 Apr 2013 154,598 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

deflectors fitted to headlights

Pass 14 May 2012 154,458 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 153,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 151,648 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 149,146 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 149,146 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 147,801 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 147,801 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 145,075 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 145,075 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 145,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Battery insecure

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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G280 TFF is a 1996 Fiat Motor Caravan in Beige with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 103,480 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 G280 TFF, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G280 TFF registered?

G280 TFF is a 1996 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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