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R357 NCH

1997 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

119,955 mi
Last recorded119,955 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan71,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 NCH
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 119,955 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 117,954 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2025 117,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front step area corroded

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

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

Offside Front step area corroded

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 117,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 117,725 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 116,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 115,042 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 115,011 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 113,563 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 113,563 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 109,822 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 108,708 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 108,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 108,002 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 107,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 106,114 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 98,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2014 98,945 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 90,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2013 9,048 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 87,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 81,460 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 May 2011 81,460 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 May 2010 73,645 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2010 73,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 71,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2008 65,933 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 59,874 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 59,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2006 53,699 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 53,699 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 47,615 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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R357 NCH is a 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 R357 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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R357 NCH is a 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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