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W281 VAU

2000 Fiat Motor Home

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,365 mi
Last recorded48,365 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Motor Home42,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 VAU
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Home
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 48,365 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 48,340 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 48,340 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 48,295 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 48,295 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 48,251 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2021 48,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 48,171 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 46,998 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear valve (marked yellow) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe from T piece to flexi (marked yellow) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,447 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 41,899 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 41,899 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,665 miles

All four tyre treads cracked.

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 40,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

All four tyre treads cracked.

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,513 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 39,513 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 34,471 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,566 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 22,616 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front wipers starting to split

Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,135 miles

offside rear indicator lens damaged but not showing white light

Fail 18 Sep 2009 22,135 miles

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

offside rear indicator lens damaged but not showing white light

Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,814 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 19,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 19,201 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 19,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 19,184 miles

all other tyres cracking on side walls

bad crack in nearside front tyre outer side wall

play in both front wheel bearings and slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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W281 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Motor Home in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 42,578 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 W281 VAU, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W281 VAU registered?

W281 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Motor Home, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W281 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W281 VAU shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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