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MOT History from tests of diesel FIAT MOTORHOMEs year 1997

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mot history
Pass percent:67.74%
(The average a diesel FIAT MOTORHOME year 1997 passes without issue)
Based on:620 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded41
Headlamp aim out of alignment40
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively34
Registration plate lamp issues29
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|21
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|20
Brakes imbalanced across an axle15
Horn not working |1.6.2a|15
Rear brake binding12
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Windscreen washer not working 5
Registration plate issues5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))4
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|2
Offside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill section has hole |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Inner Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated centre wheel of nearside |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both |1.2.1f|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Central Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort 1st axle |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Outer Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up 2nd axle (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Braking system leaking corroded pipe at bulk head |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal spongy very long to floor |3.3.B.1b|1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Emissions not tested Excessive Blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working side light |1.1.A.3b|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| excessively corroded |2.3.2|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative |1.1.17 |c| |ii||1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured |1.5.1b|1
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp showing white light to the rear |4.2.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit 2nd battery under front of van (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system |1.1.11 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Braking system leaking to rear |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing under battery tray |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under bonnet |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember |6.1.A.1|1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated both front wear wires broken |4.11 |b| |iii||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Hazard warning switch insecure |1.4.B.1d|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Rear fog lamp missing |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lhd headlight (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lhd headlight (4.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust system insecure 3x mountings rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)1
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)1
Front Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))1
Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting complete inner sill and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting complete inner sill and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing area |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver`s seat |8.1.1d|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort frontmost axle |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired main chassis repaired with tin plate and stuck on with mastic then painted over (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch repaird with mastic and painted over (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding intermittently sticks on after foot brake applied (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Braking system leaking front to rear pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier under body battery (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1

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