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W256 VAU

2000 Fiat Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,374 mi
Last recorded55,374 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Motorhome44,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 VAU
MakeFiat
ModelMotorhome
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 55,374 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 54,628 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,290 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 6 Aug 2013 49,721 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front cross member corrosion

security and insulation of wiring under offside rear

security of wiring looms around battery area

sidewall cracks to all tyres

slight damage to nearside rear light lens

slight oil leaks around engine

slight play in both front wheel bearings

wiper blades have a slightly reduced clearing effect

Pass 6 Aug 2013 49,721 miles

front cross member corrosion

security and insulation of wiring under offside rear

security of wiring looms around battery area

sidewall cracks to all tyres

slight damage to nearside rear light lens

slight oil leaks around engine

slight play in both front wheel bearings

wiper blades have a slightly reduced clearing effect

Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,082 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 47,082 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,107 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 44,240 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 36,798 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 36,331 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 May 2008 36,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

COULD NOT TEST REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AS WHEEL WILL NOT TURN

Pass 21 Sep 2006 33,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres badley perished

Pass 12 Oct 2005 30,284 miles

All tyres slightly perished

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear indicators white

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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W256 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Motorhome in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 44,804 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W256 VAU, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W256 VAU registered?

W256 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Motorhome, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is W256 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W256 VAU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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