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W278 UGU

2000 Fiat Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

46,496 mi
Last recorded46,496 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Motorhome44,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 UGU
MakeFiat
ModelMotorhome
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 46,496 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 43,501 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 41,896 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 41,896 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 40,199 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 40,197 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 38,821 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 37,862 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 37,849 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 36,998 miles

Exhaust support rubbers are perished

Pass 26 May 2018 36,987 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 36,652 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 36,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 36,326 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by radiator support x-member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 35,952 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes to offside and nearside front flexes showing signs of corrosion

exhaust and support brackets showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2014 35,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 34,441 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 31,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

both sides front exhaust mounts splitting .

corrossion detected at both sides front sections within suspension mounting points .

nearside front top marker light not working .

rear exhaust silencer box outer casing deteriorated .

Pass 26 Jan 2012 30,382 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,120 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,101 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 28,101 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 27,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 27,904 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 26,089 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 24,360 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 24,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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W278 UGU is a 2000 Fiat Motorhome in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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 W278 UGU, 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 W278 UGU registered?

W278 UGU is a 2000 Fiat Motorhome, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W278 UGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W278 UGU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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