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R29 TRA

1997 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

31,521 mi
Last recorded31,521 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan71,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 TRA
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 31,521 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 31,366 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 31,366 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 30,925 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside front and offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 30,925 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside front and offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 29,544 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 29,544 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 28,398 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 26,599 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 21,977 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 21,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 17,988 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 17,988 miles

Front All direction indicators not working and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 17,888 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 17,888 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 17,847 miles

Cross member corroded.

Movement in both front lower arm rear bushes.

Movement in steering rack inner joint's.

Oil leak.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 17 Jun 2016 17,839 miles

Battery insecure BOTH (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cross member corroded.

Movement in both front lower arm rear bushes.

Movement in steering rack inner joint's.

Oil leak.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 17,639 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 17,601 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 17,310 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,741 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 13,211 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 10,929 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 1,281 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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R29 TRA is a 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R29 TRA, 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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What year was R29 TRA registered?

R29 TRA is a 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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