2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Fiat Motorhome MOT pass rate and common faults

107 MOT tests in 2024. 55.1% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time55.1%
Failed or needed repairs44.9%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 107 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Horn: not working7.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.5%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.7%
  4. Washers: not working4.7%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working3.7%
  6. Outline marker lamp: not working3.7%
  7. Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.7%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.7%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.8%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics40.2%
  2. Brakes24.3%
  3. Body & chassis16.8%
  4. Suspension12.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.3%
  6. Tyres5.6%
  7. Steering1.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Wheel bearings: has excessive play22.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.8%
  4. Pipes and hoses: excessively corroded13.1%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure12.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2001 Fiat Motorhome?

In 2024, 55.1% of 2001 Fiat Motorhome cars passed their MOT first time, across 107 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Fiat Motorhome?

The most common failure reasons were horn: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Fiat Motorhome reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).