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S538 JSP

1998 Fiat Camper

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,378 mi
Last recorded107,378 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Camper66,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 JSP
MakeFiat
ModelCamper
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 107,378 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 107,378 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 107,089 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 107,089 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 106,957 miles

front inner arch corroded

front nearside and offside jackpoints corroded

loud knock from engine

nearside chassis by wishbone corroded

nearside wheel slight bind

oil engine leak

outer sills corroded both sides

rear tyres perished and split

Pass 18 May 2017 102,031 miles

both front inner arches corroded

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

chassis corroded front to rear

engine oil leak

front inner wings corroded both sides

fuel tank filler neck corroded

jacking points all corroded

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 102,030 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole inner arch and jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) hose worn through rubber (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front inner arches corroded

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

chassis corroded front to rear

engine oil leak

front inner wings corroded both sides

fuel tank filler neck corroded

jacking points all corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 86,815 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 99,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 98,995 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

NSF roll bar link nut not standard

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 98,995 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

1x exhaust mount missing

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

NSF roll bar link nut not standard

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 97,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

all suspension components heavily corrodded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front support panel is corrodded to excess rear spare wheel carrier is corrodded to excess

nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

offside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 28 Mar 2013 97,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all suspension components heavily corrodded .

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front support panel is corrodded to excess . rear spare wheel carrier is corrodded to excess .

nearside front metal brake pipe corrodded not considered to be excessive .

Pass 13 Mar 2012 96,187 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

front tyres wearing close to limit

nearside & offside underside of vehicle suspension component mounting corroded

radiator crossmember heavily corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2012 96,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecur

nearside & offside underside of vehicle suspension component mounting corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 93,237 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 93,237 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 87,764 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 87,632 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 84,311 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 84,309 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front indicator starting to show white light

Pass 1 Oct 2007 76,937 miles

The Location of the 2nd Stage Build Vin no is on the drivers seat base behind the hand brake lever

The Vehicle has two Vin nos Two stage build,Stage one Vin no ZFA23000005503943.Stage two Vin no ZAJAT3BBC00000249 Stage two is used for MOT(section 6.3 page 2 note of the vosa inspection manual also special notice 1-2004

Pass 24 Oct 2006 71,567 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 63,689 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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S538 JSP is a 1998 Fiat Camper in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S538 JSP, 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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S538 JSP is a 1998 Fiat Camper, first registered on 24 October 1998.

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