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P82 UPW

1997 Fiat Motor Home

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,887 mi
Last recorded144,887 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Motor Home79,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 UPW
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Home
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 144,887 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 142,531 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 139,885 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective detaching from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Central silencer deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective rubber hangers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 137,574 miles

exhaust and rubber hangers deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2022 135,846 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 132,169 miles

Front wipers poor

Pass 1 Jul 2020 130,172 miles

Offside indicator switch sometimes faulty

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 130,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front fog lights inop

Nearside center side marker inop

Offside indicator switch sometimes faulty

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

reverse lights inop

Pass 26 Apr 2019 127,218 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 123,899 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 121,507 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 117,824 miles

headlamp masks fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2015 113,020 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 113,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 108,059 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 198,840 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 95,273 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2009 89,919 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 82,158 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 82,146 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 78,107 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 78,107 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 75,229 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 75,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cycle rack os no.plate light not working

osr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2006 71,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P82 UPW is a 1997 Fiat Motor Home in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P82 UPW, 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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What year was P82 UPW registered?

P82 UPW is a 1997 Fiat Motor Home, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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