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L80 FAT

1997 Fiat Motor Home

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

212,804 mi
Last recorded212,804 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Motor Home79,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 FAT
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Home
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 212,804 miles

Front Both front inner arch corroded

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

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

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

Underside corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2025 212,802 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front inner arch corroded

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

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

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

Underside corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2024 212,467 miles

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

Front inner arch corroded

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 210,922 miles

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) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 210,921 miles

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Cable pulled through mounting on chassis (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached 1/2 the rubbers broken, other 1/2 heavily perished (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 209,454 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 209,414 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 205,578 miles

small hole in floor nearside but not within 30cm of any prescribed area

Fail 14 Aug 2021 205,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

small hole in floor nearside but not within 30cm of any prescribed area

Pass 2 Sep 2020 203,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 201,098 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 201,098 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Two (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 198,003 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 197,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 193,707 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195.70.15C (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195.70.15C (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 193,570 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195.70.15C (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195.70.15C (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195.70.15C (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 179,996 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 179,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 166,665 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 153,700 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 140,834 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 140,759 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 134,750 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 134,750 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 132,850 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 132,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f disc slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2010 122,320 miles

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

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre treads starting to perish

exhaust mountings weak and perished-need attention

front seation of front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front wheel bearing very slight play

offside front under step holed but outside of area

offside side marker lamp inoperative

Pass 21 Jul 2010 122,320 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyre treads starting to perish

exhaust mountings weak and perished-need attention

front seation of front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front wheel bearing very slight play

offside front under step holed but outside of area

offside side marker lamp inoperative

Fail 6 Aug 2009 119,946 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to nearside front chassis and nearside front under step

front section of front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front crossmember corroded and holed

various exhaust mountings weak and need attention

Pass 6 Aug 2009 119,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to nearside front chassis and nearside front under step

front section of front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front crossmember corroded and holed

various exhaust mountings weak and need attention

Pass 2 Jul 2008 114,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs corroded

exhaust mountings in poor condition and on limits

front to rear brake pipe corroded at front (front section)

some dampness around offside front shock absorber and on limits-needs attention

Fail 2 Jul 2008 114,839 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

exhaust mountings in poor condition and on limits

front to rear brake pipe corroded at front (front section)

some dampness around offside front shock absorber and on limits-needs attention

Fail 18 Jun 2007 109,499 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

handbrake quadrant rubbing on water tank

slight fluid leak from offside front shock absorber on limits

Pass 18 Jun 2007 109,499 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

handbrake quadrant rubbing on water tank

slight fluid leak from offside front shock absorber on limits

Fail 30 Jun 2006 103,555 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

corrosion to nearside front under chassis section

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded and on absolute limits

radiator support crossmember bracket corroded and holed on offside

Pass 30 Jun 2006 103,555 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to nearside front under chassis section

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded and on absolute limits

radiator support crossmember bracket corroded and holed on offside

How Reliable is the Fiat Motor Home?

Based on 17,392 MOT tests across 901 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
1,888
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
901
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 206
Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 182
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
brake binding 153
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L80 FAT is a 1997 Fiat Motor Home in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 79,623 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 Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L80 FAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L80 FAT is a 1997 Fiat Motor Home, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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