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LIL 2006

1997 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

132,639 mi
Last recorded132,639 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan71,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 2006
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 132,639 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner/outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 123,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

various areas of corrosion on body and chassis but none considered structural

Pass 21 Jun 2023 117,743 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer OSF outer sill not fully seam welded but more than 30cm away from prescribed area

Fail 19 Jun 2023 117,733 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to leaking brake fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected both (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer OSF outer sill not fully seam welded but more than 30cm away from prescribed area

Spare tyre defective deep cracks ()

Pass 11 May 2022 113,528 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 111,615 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 111,615 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill floor step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 110,783 miles

o/s front + o/s rear indicators starting to fade in colour

red surface rust attacking components underside in general

Fail 25 Jun 2019 110,783 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s + o/s beam kick up to o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s front + o/s rear indicators starting to fade in colour

red surface rust attacking components underside in general

Pass 8 Aug 2017 108,968 miles

front n/s shock absorber misting in oil

front sub frame + components showing signs of surface corrosion

n/s second axle tyre on limit for wear ( outer shoulder )

o/s front tyre walls showing signs of cracking

Fail 4 Aug 2017 108,968 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front n/s shock absorber misting in oil

front sub frame + components showing signs of surface corrosion

n/s second axle tyre on limit for wear ( outer shoulder )

o/s front tyre walls showing signs of cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2016 104,704 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 104,691 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both right hand front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 3 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 102,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

steering flexi to rack corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2014 102,714 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

steering flexi to rack corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 97,015 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 96,970 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Drivers front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2013 94,571 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 94,564 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 93,961 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 93,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 80,545 miles

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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LIL 2006 is a 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 71,826 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 Caravan fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 214 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LIL 2006, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LIL 2006 is a 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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