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P796 XHG

1997 Fiat Camper

Brown Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,572 mi
Last recorded69,572 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Camper63,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 XHG
MakeFiat
ModelCamper
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 69,572 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 69,349 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 69,238 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

no reverse light

Pass 29 Apr 2024 69,033 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 69,003 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 67,687 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 66,351 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 65,396 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 68,842 miles

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

radiator support panel heavily corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2019 68,842 miles

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

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

radiator support panel heavily corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,164 miles

Front exhaust hanger corroded / exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 61,678 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 57,330 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 57,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg n/s/f inner wheel arch o/s/f inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,020 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 53,321 miles

exhaust bracket snapped and system corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,711 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 47,927 miles

front crossmember corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 44,024 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,779 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

tow bar is a homemade type

Fail 22 Mar 2010 39,779 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

tow bar is a homemade type

Pass 28 Mar 2009 36,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 36,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,320 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 33,122 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 27,972 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P796 XHG is a 1997 Fiat Camper in Brown with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P796 XHG, 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 P796 XHG registered?

P796 XHG is a 1997 Fiat Camper, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P796 XHG safe to buy?

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