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J490 EWT

1992 Fiat Motorhome

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

185,958 mi
Last recorded185,958 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Fiat Motorhome128,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ490 EWT
MakeFiat
ModelMotorhome
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 185,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f o/s/f inner arches corroded slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2025 177,647 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 165,245 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 145,548 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 132,138 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 121,036 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 121,036 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 118,775 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 118,775 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

o/s front door step corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2019 118,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 117,063 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 114,779 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 110,566 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 108,424 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 104,581 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 100,900 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 100,039 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front wheel bearings are noisey

Pass 27 Apr 2011 99,113 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 97,849 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 94,625 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 92,587 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 84,503 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 79,822 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motorhome?

Based on 51,040 MOT tests across 2,628 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
1,988
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,628
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 606
Brake pipe excessively corroded 556
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 510
brake binding 488
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 451
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J490 EWT is a 1992 Fiat Motorhome in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1992 Fiat Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 128,622 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J490 EWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Fiat Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J490 EWT registered?

J490 EWT is a 1992 Fiat Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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