2000 · 24 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2000 Fiat Motorhome MOT pass rate and common faults

113 MOT tests in 2024. 63.7% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time63.7%
Failed or needed repairs36.3%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 113 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Horn: not working6.2%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.4%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.5%
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.5%
  5. Washers: not working3.5%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.5%
  7. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.5%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  10. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics38.9%
  2. Brakes17.7%
  3. Body & chassis15.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.3%
  5. Suspension10.6%
  6. Tyres3.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.8%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Wheel bearings: has excessive play24.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.6%
  3. Pipes and hoses: excessively corroded8.0%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: horn: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Fiat Motorhome?

In 2024, 63.7% of 2000 Fiat Motorhome cars passed their MOT first time, across 113 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Fiat Motorhome?

The most common failure reasons were horn: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Fiat Motorhome reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).