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R653 UKH

1998 Fiat Motorhome

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

214,137 mi
Last recorded214,137 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Motorhome62,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 UKH
MakeFiat
ModelMotorhome
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 214,137 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 212,576 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 208,440 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 206,302 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 206,302 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 202,541 miles

Exhaust mounting defective robbers are split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner wheel arch is corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive poss sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust center and rear boxs are peeling

Pass 28 Jul 2020 201,294 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 99,493 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 99,493 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (need replacing asap) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 95,113 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 95,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 92,507 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 188,872 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 186,731 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 186,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 182,973 miles

Center exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 18 Jun 2013 175,663 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 168,838 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 162,085 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 15,602 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 150,662 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 145,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 137,383 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 131,901 miles

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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R653 UKH is a 1998 Fiat Motorhome in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 62,168 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R653 UKH, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R653 UKH registered?

R653 UKH is a 1998 Fiat Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R653 UKH safe to buy?

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