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P425 OET

1997 Fiat Motor Home

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

112,348 mi
Last recorded112,348 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Motor Home79,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 OET
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Home
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2026 112,348 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 4.1 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 108,616 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 108,394 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 108,393 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired corroded on rear (1.1.17 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

power steering pipes are corroded

Pass 31 May 2023 107,599 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2023 107,593 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2022 106,197 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack unions (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2021 105,257 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise corrosion on powersteering pipes

advise deterioration on exhaust

Fail 26 May 2021 105,257 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively all 3 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise corrosion on powersteering pipes

advise deterioration on exhaust

Pass 31 Oct 2019 105,033 miles

Front radiator crossmember corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 105,032 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front radiator crossmember corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 104,951 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

radiator crossmember corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2018 104,950 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 103,518 miles

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

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

advise corrosion on power steering pipes

advise corrosion on radiator crossmember

advise deterioration on exhaust rubbers

Fail 16 Oct 2017 103,517 miles

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

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

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

advise corrosion on power steering pipes

advise corrosion on radiator crossmember

advise deterioration on exhaust rubbers

Pass 21 Oct 2016 102,147 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 102,145 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 100,919 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 98,001 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 94,772 miles

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

advise deterioration on exhaust rubbers

advise unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to heavy undersealing

Pass 24 Oct 2012 86,414 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 82,815 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 82,815 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,421 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 74,378 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 69,394 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 62,526 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 55,182 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motor Home?

Based on 17,392 MOT tests across 901 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
1,888
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
901
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 206
Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 182
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
brake binding 153
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P425 OET is a 1997 Fiat Motor Home in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 79,623 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 Home fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P425 OET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P425 OET is a 1997 Fiat Motor Home, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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