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P234 DBV

1997 Fiat Camper

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

52,636 mi
Last recorded52,636 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Camper63,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 DBV
MakeFiat
ModelCamper
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 52,636 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 50,922 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 50,922 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all tyres over 10 years old

Pass 13 Jun 2023 50,216 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 49,228 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 48,534 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 47,327 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 46,228 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 44,523 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 42,202 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 42,202 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 39,727 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,274 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 36,053 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 35,722 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 35,012 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 34,008 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 33,443 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 33,086 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 33,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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P234 DBV is a 1997 Fiat Camper in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 63,072 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 P234 DBV, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P234 DBV registered?

P234 DBV is a 1997 Fiat Camper, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P234 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P234 DBV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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