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N53 FCW

1995 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,694 mi
Last recorded124,694 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 1995 Fiat Motor Caravan119,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 FCW
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 124,694 miles

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

n/s/f inner wheel arch has slight corrosion but not within any structural mounting

Fail 21 Feb 2023 124,692 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

n/s/f inner wheel arch has slight corrosion but not within any structural mounting

Pass 28 Sep 2021 123,489 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 122,329 miles

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

spare wheel heavily cracked and perished

Fail 7 Sep 2020 122,324 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at n/s pipe clamp on bulkhead (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine oil on minimum level

no reverse lights working

spare wheel heavily cracked and perished

Pass 21 Aug 2017 121,917 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly tight slight tightness on steering universal joint (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 121,699 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack has play

Fail 18 Aug 2016 121,699 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking injector leak off pipe (7.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner steering rack has play

front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 120,886 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 120,886 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 116,553 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 114,680 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

steering rack noisy although no play.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 114,680 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all of underside has surface corrosion on body & suspension components

steering rack noisy although no play.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 113,952 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

Fail 28 Aug 2012 113,948 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2011 110,405 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 112,405 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 111,738 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 111,738 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 109,230 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 109,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 105,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 105,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 93,668 miles

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

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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N53 FCW is a 1995 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 119,541 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 N53 FCW, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N53 FCW is a 1995 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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