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X227 VNJ

2001 Fiat Motor Home

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,585 mi
Last recorded120,585 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Motor Home48,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX227 VNJ
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Home
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 120,585 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 120,427 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 120,223 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 119,974 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage, chassis, jacking points and steps corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 119,819 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 118,777 miles

underside of vehichle wax oiled

Pass 17 Jun 2019 111,132 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 110,860 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust system not attached (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner aches and lower sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arches and sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack insecure Front bolt fixing damage and bent (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking cable fixings corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule left and right (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

LPG tank fixing heavily corroded and rear fixing broken

Pass 1 Dec 2017 103,534 miles

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front tyre split on inner sidewall

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gas bottle brackets in secure

Fail 30 Nov 2017 103,534 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front tyre split on inner sidewall

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gas bottle brackets in secure

Pass 14 Dec 2016 102,006 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 101,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front door step corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 98,186 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 98,186 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 98,171 miles

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

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

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

front valance / cross member corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2014 98,171 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

front valance / cross member corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 98,156 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

front valance corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 93,367 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

n/s/f suspension arm has slight play in ball joint

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

slight play in wheel bearings

various corrosion under motorhome

Fail 3 Jun 2013 93,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

areas of corrosion

slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 23 May 2012 85,908 miles

front cross member corroded and holed (bolt on type)

o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

various bits of corrosion under motorhome

Fail 22 May 2012 85,908 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front cross member corroded and holed (bolt on type)

o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

various bits of corrosion under motorhome

Pass 24 Nov 2010 85,139 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2010 85,134 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 77,365 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 77,365 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 71,305 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 71,315 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 61,147 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 6,107 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 53,396 miles

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

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

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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X227 VNJ is a 2001 Fiat Motor Home in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 48,592 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 X227 VNJ, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X227 VNJ is a 2001 Fiat Motor Home, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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