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L88 BLU

1998 Fiat Camper

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

117,191 mi
Last recorded117,191 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Camper66,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 BLU
MakeFiat
ModelCamper
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 117,191 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 111,879 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 105,586 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 100,223 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 96,158 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 91,110 miles

Exhaust rubber securing mounting detached. Second rubber deteriorated. Recommend both replaced.

Front wheel arches previously repaired and painted over.

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2019 89,235 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 86,834 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 86,834 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel well subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

driver side lower step slightly corroded outwith prescribed areas

Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,308 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 85,308 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under driverside step inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 82,851 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 82,851 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 81,505 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 80,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 77,914 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres 215-70-15

inner wheel arches both sides chassis corroded

rear tyres 225-70-15

spare 215-70-15

wireing loose near exhaust

Fail 4 Jan 2013 77,911 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres 215-70-15

inner wheel arches both sides chassis corroded

rear tyres 225-70-15

spare 215-70-15

wireing loose near exhaust

Pass 11 Oct 2011 73,494 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 69,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

battery tray crusty

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 26 May 2010 69,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

battery tray crusty

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

front lower panel crusty

Fail 12 Jun 2009 66,703 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front lower panel crusty

Pass 25 Apr 2008 62,070 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion front cross member

Pass 17 Apr 2007 55,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2007 55,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 50,121 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise off side rear top marker lamp damadged

advise surface rust to under body

How Reliable is the Fiat Camper?

Based on 19,075 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
2,020
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 293
brake binding 260
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 258
Headlamp aim too low 226
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L88 BLU is a 1998 Fiat Camper in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 66,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Camper fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L88 BLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L88 BLU registered?

L88 BLU is a 1998 Fiat Camper, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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