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R997 FBJ

1998 Fiat Motorhome

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,519 mi
Last recorded79,519 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Motorhome62,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 FBJ
MakeFiat
ModelMotorhome
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 79,519 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 78,740 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 78,036 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 78,010 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTRIGGER WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA FOR SUBFRAME MOUNTING AREA at rear of p/s front wheel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system TO REAR (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2021 76,275 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 76,275 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 75,543 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 75,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 73,692 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded but not structrual

Fail 7 Oct 2019 73,692 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working middle (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner wing corroded but not structrual

Pass 18 Oct 2018 72,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. advise replace (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose multiple mounts defective or deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion in wheel arch is just outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seatbelt retraction is poor

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged advise replace (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front joints have very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated and corroded

slight corrosion to vehicle underside and suspension

Fail 16 Oct 2018 72,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. advise replace (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose multiple mounts defective or deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion in wheel arch is just outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seatbelt retraction is poor

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front joints have very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated and corroded

slight corrosion to vehicle underside and suspension

Pass 3 Oct 2017 70,406 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 70,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2016 64,886 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 64,878 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 61,013 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,659 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 57,570 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,607 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED AND CORRODED

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,497 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 48,725 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,702 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,603 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,784 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 36,385 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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R997 FBJ is a 1998 Fiat Motorhome in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 R997 FBJ, 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 R997 FBJ registered?

R997 FBJ is a 1998 Fiat Motorhome, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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