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R165 GCL

1998 Fiat Motor Home

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

123,699 mi
Last recorded123,699 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Motor Home66,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 GCL
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Home
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 123,699 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 117,581 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 116,337 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 115,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 114,543 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 113,278 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 112,481 miles

headlamp defuisers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2018 111,189 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 109,355 miles

tape fitted to headlights to remove kick up line

Pass 27 Feb 2016 106,904 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 105,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 105,003 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 103,807 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 103,309 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 103,309 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 102,863 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 102,863 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 99,985 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 97,589 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 97,563 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear wheels are slightly stiff when rotated by hand

Pass 9 May 2008 97,563 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear wheels are slightly stiff when rotated by hand

Fail 29 Aug 2007 97,529 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 97,529 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 78,590 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

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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R165 GCL is a 1998 Fiat Motor Home in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 66,514 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R165 GCL, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R165 GCL registered?

R165 GCL is a 1998 Fiat Motor Home, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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