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P205 YHG

1997 Fiat Motor Caravan

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,363 mi
Last recorded84,363 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan71,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 YHG
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 84,363 miles

wiper working only on one speed

Fail 9 Apr 2026 84,360 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

wiper working only on one speed

Pass 8 Apr 2025 84,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 84,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Road wheel fixing loose 2nd axel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 84,125 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 83,307 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 83,138 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 83,093 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,280 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,643 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 78,754 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 76,833 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 72,934 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 69,755 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 66,519 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 66,519 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 61,061 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 61,061 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 57,823 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 52,959 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 52,959 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P205 YHG is a 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P205 YHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P205 YHG?

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What year was P205 YHG registered?

P205 YHG is a 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P205 YHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 YHG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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