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S485 TBC

1998 Fiat Camper

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,305 mi
Last recorded47,305 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Camper66,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS485 TBC
MakeFiat
ModelCamper
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 47,305 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken.

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust coroding

Pass 26 Nov 2024 45,847 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wire broken

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

exhaust coroding

wheel trims fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2024 45,382 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front brake pad wire broken

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

exhaust coroding

wheel trims fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2023 44,634 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 42,567 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 42,561 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 39,846 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 39,844 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 38,897 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 35,924 miles

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

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

front radiator x member corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 35,374 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 34,028 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 31,707 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 29,755 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 27,545 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 24,901 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 24,895 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 23,049 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 23,039 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 21,895 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 20,450 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 19,388 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 19,388 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,133 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 16,610 miles

advise-slight play both front hub assemblies. †advise slight run-out both front brakes.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 14,740 miles

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

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

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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S485 TBC is a 1998 Fiat Camper in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S485 TBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S485 TBC registered?

S485 TBC is a 1998 Fiat Camper, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S485 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S485 TBC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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