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R561 NSL

1997 Fiat Motorhome

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

79,909 mi
Last recorded79,909 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Motorhome77,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 NSL
MakeFiat
ModelMotorhome
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 79,909 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 79,902 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 79,343 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 78,237 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 77,750 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 76,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 74,698 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 73,176 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 71,803 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 69,411 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 66,137 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall but no cords or ply visible at time of test

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 66,137 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall but no cords or ply visible at time of test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 64,521 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 64,521 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 64,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2014 62,343 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

offside front chassis corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 62,343 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

offside front chassis corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 59,814 miles

engine oil leak

inner sills corroded

o/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,949 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,518 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 55,078 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front coil springs rusty

front discs rusting

oil leaks on engine

shocks rusty

slight play in all hubs

undersills/steps rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2009 55,067 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust deteriorating

front coil springs rusty

front discs rusting

oil leaks on engine

shocks rusty

slight play in all hubs

undersills/steps rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2008 54,987 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 54,163 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 54,163 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Motorhome?

Based on 51,040 MOT tests across 2,628 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
1,988
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,628
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 606
Brake pipe excessively corroded 556
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 510
brake binding 488
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 451
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R561 NSL is a 1997 Fiat Motorhome in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 77,542 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R561 NSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R561 NSL registered?

R561 NSL is a 1997 Fiat Motorhome, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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