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N656 JRN

1996 Fiat Motorhome

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,232 mi
Last recorded54,232 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Motorhome89,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 JRN
MakeFiat
ModelMotorhome
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 54,232 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box rubbers cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 54,231 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective multiple rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front coil spring not sat in bottom

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing 215/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 54,228 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective multiple rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front coil spring not sat in bottom

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing 215/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 54,119 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 52,932 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brakes only just met requirement

Fail 13 Aug 2024 52,916 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier leisure battery (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested unable to fully test due to 2nd axle insufficient (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread 215/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 51,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 51,869 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 50,541 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 50,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 50,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 49,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 47,051 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 46,052 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,798 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 42,060 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 42,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 40,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,937 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 39,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 38,203 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 37,100 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 35,814 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,324 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,937 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 30,937 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 29,222 miles

slight leak at o/s/f suspension unit

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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N656 JRN is a 1996 Fiat Motorhome in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 89,513 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N656 JRN, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N656 JRN is a 1996 Fiat Motorhome, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N656 JRN shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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