2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Fiat Motorhome MOT pass rate and common faults

128 MOT tests in 2024. 60.9% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time60.9%
Failed or needed repairs39.1%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 128 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9%
  4. Outline marker lamp: not working3.9%
  5. Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.9%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  7. Horn: not working3.9%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.1%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  10. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.9%
  2. Brakes29.7%
  3. Body & chassis16.4%
  4. Suspension11.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.4%
  6. Tyres2.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Pipes and hoses: excessively corroded11.7%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play10.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.2%
  4. Exhaust system: system insecure6.3%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.3%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2002 Fiat Motorhome?

In 2024, 60.9% of 2002 Fiat Motorhome cars passed their MOT first time, across 128 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Fiat Motorhome?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Fiat Motorhome reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).