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Y242 OBJ

2001 Fiat Camper

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

71,790 mi
Last recorded71,790 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Camper47,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 OBJ
MakeFiat
ModelCamper
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 71,790 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 62,279 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 62,274 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 58,098 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 58,071 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded Leaking on pipes external to the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Both sides front lower wheel arch / chassis leg has slight corrosion

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

Pass 25 May 2022 56,041 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 56,041 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 55,307 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2021 55,307 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Excessive Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2019 51,971 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 49,251 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 49,251 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,364 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 48,364 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,147 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre poor cracks in tread

one exhaust mounting broke

Fail 7 Sep 2015 47,145 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear (front section) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre poor cracks in tread

one exhaust mounting broke

Pass 12 Jun 2015 47,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre slight cracking on sidewall

Fail 12 Jun 2015 47,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre slight cracking on sidewall

Fail 16 Jul 2014 42,947 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r o/s/r tyres sidewalls deteiriated

Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,947 miles

n/s/r o/s/r tyres sidewalls deteiriated

Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,076 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 38,826 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 35,191 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer pump may be frozen

Pass 2 Nov 2010 33,163 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,339 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 22,618 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 22,148 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 17,560 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Camper?

Based on 19,075 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
2,020
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 293
brake binding 260
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 258
Headlamp aim too low 226
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Y242 OBJ is a 2001 Fiat Camper in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 47,841 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 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y242 OBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y242 OBJ registered?

Y242 OBJ is a 2001 Fiat Camper, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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