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S493 TBC

1998 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

19,428 mi
Last recorded19,428 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan60,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS493 TBC
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 19,428 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 19,366 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 19,352 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 19,337 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 19,316 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 19,299 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 19,253 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 19,213 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 19,103 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 18,352 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 17,996 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 17,982 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 17,752 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 17,602 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 17,166 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,031 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 16,262 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 16,127 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 15,118 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 14,865 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 14,463 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 14,309 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 13,645 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motor Caravan?

Based on 13,935 MOT tests across 731 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,990
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 214
Brake pipe excessively corroded 206
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 197
brake binding 163
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 155
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S493 TBC is a 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 60,990 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Motor Caravan fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 214 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S493 TBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S493 TBC registered?

S493 TBC is a 1998 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S493 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S493 TBC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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