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P851 ODT

1997 Fiat Camper

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,773 mi
Last recorded159,773 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Camper63,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP851 ODT
MakeFiat
ModelCamper
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 159,773 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 159,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg - covered in product (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 159,561 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 159,561 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe linking bias valve to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 159,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between load valve and flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 159,543 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between load valve and flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 159,503 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 159,317 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 158,498 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 156,408 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 156,406 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 148,035 miles

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

Drivers side windscreen cracked but out of drivers view

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure corroded on both sides

Pass 10 Jun 2016 142,214 miles

Damage to screen out of divers view on very lower part of screen

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner front wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 135,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 135,514 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 129,419 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs in poor condition.

general corrosion.

nearside front pad warning wire snapped.

slight corrosion under battery.

Fail 6 Jun 2014 129,419 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs in poor condition.

general corrosion.

nearside front pad warning wire snapped.

slight corrosion under battery.

Pass 2 May 2013 125,437 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 120,935 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 120,928 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 114,753 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 114,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 107,931 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 107,931 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 102,547 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 102,526 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 102,382 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2006 92,238 miles

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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P851 ODT is a 1997 Fiat Camper in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P851 ODT, 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 P851 ODT registered?

P851 ODT is a 1997 Fiat Camper, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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