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W259 FKE

1998 Fiat Motor Home

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,740 mi
Last recorded119,740 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat Motor Home66,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 FKE
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Home
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 119,740 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arches both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front chassis both sides at rad support

Pass 31 Mar 2023 119,551 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 117,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 114,666 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 113,697 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 113,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 112,490 miles

2x rear tyres cracking on sidewalls but not showing the ply cords

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 112,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

2x rear tyres cracking on sidewalls but not showing the ply cords

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 111,776 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axel area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 111,769 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axel area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 110,273 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 108,614 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side rear tyre cracking outer side wall nearside rear tyre cracking inner side wall but not showing tyre cords

Pass 3 Sep 2013 107,207 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 28 Aug 2013 107,200 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 13 Aug 2012 4,272 miles

offside front tyre has sidewall cracking

Fail 13 Aug 2012 4,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre has sidewall cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2011 104,097 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 103,091 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 101,442 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2008 98,012 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracked in sidewalls

slight play in n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r hubs

Fail 7 Mar 2008 98,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracked in sidewalls

slight play in n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r hubs

Pass 5 Dec 2006 94,687 miles

n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracked in sidewall

slight play in n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r hubs

Fail 1 Dec 2006 94,687 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r

slight play in n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r hubs

Pass 11 Oct 2005 88,165 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 88,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Motor Home?

Based on 17,392 MOT tests across 901 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
1,888
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
901
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 206
Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 182
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
brake binding 153
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W259 FKE is a 1998 Fiat Motor Home in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 66,514 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 Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W259 FKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W259 FKE is a 1998 Fiat Motor Home, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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