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R462 WRN

1997 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

61,089 mi
Last recorded61,089 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan71,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 WRN
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 61,089 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 59,442 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 59,399 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 58,420 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 58,131 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust mounts and system weak and corroded

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 57,339 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 55,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 54,736 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,590 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 53,005 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 51,960 miles

front crossmember corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,206 miles

front cross member heavily corroded but not within prescribed area of any components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 49,677 miles

front cross member very badly corroided

Fail 17 Oct 2013 49,650 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front cross member very badly corroided

Fail 22 Aug 2012 49,399 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,399 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 49,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 4,922 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front cross member corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 48,987 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 4 May 2011 48,987 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 46,969 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,267 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 46,267 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 42,920 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 42,920 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R462 WRN is a 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R462 WRN, 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 R462 WRN registered?

R462 WRN is a 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R462 WRN shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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