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R139 UEP

1997 Fiat Camper

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,334 mi
Last recorded190,334 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Camper63,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 UEP
MakeFiat
ModelCamper
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 190,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2019 190,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 187,911 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside and offside inner sills corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Feb 2017 187,861 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 187,573 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 186,502 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

a/c belt missing

offside front brake wear wire broken

Fail 12 Feb 2015 186,502 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

a/c belt missing

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front radiator support panel has excess corrosion

nearside front chassis leg has excess corrosion but not in prescribed area

offside front brake wear wire broken

offside front chassis leg has excess corrosion but not in prescribed area

Pass 17 Feb 2014 183,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

headlamp convertors fitted

offside brake wear sensor broken

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2014 183,794 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

headlamp convertors fitted

offside brake wear sensor broken

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 182,537 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 182,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 181,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 181,237 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 176,798 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 170,067 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 163,369 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 155,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from sump area

Fail 6 Feb 2008 155,367 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from sump area

Pass 19 Feb 2007 146,534 miles

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 21 Mar 2006 140,760 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 140,760 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R139 UEP is a 1997 Fiat Camper in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R139 UEP, 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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R139 UEP is a 1997 Fiat Camper, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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