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P899 OET

1997 Fiat Motor Home

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,991 mi
Last recorded121,991 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Motor Home79,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 OET
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Home
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 121,991 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak from engine

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sump corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2025 121,991 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak from engine

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sump corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 121,559 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 121,559 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side axle 2 (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 120,988 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 120,988 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery tray wrotten (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working side on wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Position lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2021 120,262 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 120,234 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 120,226 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubbers x6 and mounting and exhaust bent (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working seized (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side lamp out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step out (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp missing marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light not working (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front bumper screw loose

Pass 15 Jun 2015 114,087 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 114,087 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)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 110,746 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 101,930 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 100,958 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust clamp corroded on tail pipe.

Pass 15 May 2008 85,948 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 85,947 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

rear front osr wheel slight play.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 83,802 miles

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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P899 OET is a 1997 Fiat Motor Home in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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 P899 OET, 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 P899 OET registered?

P899 OET is a 1997 Fiat Motor Home, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P899 OET shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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