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S257 RRL

1998 Fiat Camper

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,420 mi
Last recorded130,420 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Camper66,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS257 RRL
MakeFiat
ModelCamper
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 130,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower under sill to outer sill materially weekend

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower under sill materialy weekend

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 130,402 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded on steering rack x 3 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower under sill to outer sill materially weekend

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower under sill materialy weekend

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 126,413 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 121,928 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 121,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hoses x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hoses x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 12 Nov 2015 115,284 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 109,020 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 109,020 miles

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 21 Nov 2013 100,548 miles

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

slight noise from nsr wheel bearing

Pass 14 Nov 2012 92,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight noise from nsr wheel bearing

Pass 23 Nov 2011 85,399 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight noise n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2010 79,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

radiator cross member corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 74,055 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 69,000 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 62,660 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 54,451 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 46,113 miles

front brake discs very slight pitting

How Reliable is the Fiat Camper?

Based on 19,075 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
2,020
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 293
brake binding 260
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 258
Headlamp aim too low 226
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S257 RRL is a 1998 Fiat Camper in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 66,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Camper fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S257 RRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S257 RRL is a 1998 Fiat Camper, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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