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R355 NCH

1997 Fiat Motor Caravan

Beige Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,232 mi
Last recorded111,232 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan71,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 NCH
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 111,232 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 110,922 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on front subframe/ chassis

Fail 27 Sep 2023 110,903 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 110,488 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 110,235 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 110,232 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 109,717 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 109,687 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 1.84 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (b))

power steering belt perished and heavily worn

Fail 5 Oct 2020 109,641 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 1.84 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Fuel system component leaking at fuel injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner insecure (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

power steering belt perished and heavily worn

Pass 9 Oct 2019 109,430 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 109,430 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 108,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 108,730 miles

Fuel pipe leaking engine leak off (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 108,219 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 108,218 miles

Battery insecure battery inscure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators incorrect colour front and rear indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement restricted free movement of wheel (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Side repeater not working not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 104,317 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 104,297 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 100,205 miles

ADVISE centre section of exhaust system / corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2011 96,004 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 96,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 89,727 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 81,915 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 74,033 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 66,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 64,715 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 59,347 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 59,347 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 59,288 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R355 NCH is a 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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 R355 NCH, 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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R355 NCH is a 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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