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67,288 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower front inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear spring hanger front mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front of the rear spring hanger mountings corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis at lower rear of subframe mounting inner wing side (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wheel arch and strut mounting turret (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting hole in chassis at the rear of subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front of the rear spring hanger mountings corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut bearing (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded at crossmember mounting point behind strut (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill within 30cm of seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower leg at front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill repaired with fibre glass inadequate repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing at battery and strut mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower leg at front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember mount holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail flexi hose split (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipes insecure at flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside steering rack has a minor leak at pipes
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
nearside front inner wing corroded but not excessive
nearside front outer step holed and corroded but outwith prescribed area
offside front step holed and corroded but outwith prescribed area
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
nearside front inner wing corroded but not excessive
nearside front outer step holed and corroded but outwith prescribed area
offside front step holed and corroded but outwith prescribed area
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
x1 rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
x1 rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded
n/s/f inner wing starting to rust not holed at test
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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P878 HSP is a 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 71,826 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 Caravan fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 214 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P878 HSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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P878 HSP is a 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 January 1997.
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