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P542 GKM

1996 Fiat Motorhome

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,508 mi
Last recorded113,508 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Motorhome89,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 GKM
MakeFiat
ModelMotorhome
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 113,508 miles

Offside Rear damage to rear corner

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split center (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front corrosion underside wheel arch

Offside Front corrosion in wheel arch

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

corrosion underside

Fail 16 Jul 2025 113,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split center (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front corrosion underside wheel arch

Offside Front corrosion in wheel arch

Offside Rear damage to rear corner

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

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

corrosion underside

Pass 8 May 2024 105,466 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 103,957 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 103,955 miles

Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear cab bottom sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 101,657 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 98,478 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 96,707 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 96,706 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drivers inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 94,908 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 93,120 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 93,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 90,825 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 88,899 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 88,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 85,379 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 83,895 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 83,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

NSF Battery secured poorly.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 81,706 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 81,030 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 79,308 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 76,629 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 74,133 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 70,534 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 67,870 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 63,093 miles

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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P542 GKM is a 1996 Fiat Motorhome in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P542 GKM, 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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What year was P542 GKM registered?

P542 GKM is a 1996 Fiat Motorhome, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P542 GKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P542 GKM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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