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R147 OWT

1997 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,849 mi
Last recorded122,849 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan71,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 OWT
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 122,849 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 122,447 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 122,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 122,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing last one on axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 118,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on axle number 2 (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 112,051 miles

Central Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play 3rd axle (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play 3rd axle (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 112,009 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play 3rd axle (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play 3rd axle (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 107,171 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 98,366 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 81,205 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2015 81,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2014 76,257 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 72,113 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 72,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,042 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 64,790 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 64,790 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 60,263 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 60,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2005 54,649 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motor Caravan?

Based on 13,935 MOT tests across 731 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,990
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 214
Brake pipe excessively corroded 206
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 197
brake binding 163
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 155
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R147 OWT is a 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R147 OWT, 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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R147 OWT is a 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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