2008 Fiat Motorcaravan 2.8L Diesel · FC04 URG

The vehicle currently holds a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean MOT pass in August 2025 at 134,321 miles. This represents an improving maintenance trend, as the mechanical defects identified in previous years have been addressed. While the vehicle suffered a failure in 2023 due to brake line corrosion, the lack of defects in the most recent test suggests that the current owner has performed the necessary repairs to maintain safety standards. At 134,321 miles over 22 years, the vehicle averages approximately 6,100 miles per year, which is consistent with typical light usage for an older motor caravan. The data shows steady usage patterns, with roughly 6,000 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 2,228 miles in the ten months preceding the latest test. This consistent accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly enough to prevent the issues associated with long periods, as the degradation of rubber components and fluid seals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and chassis underside, as the record reveals a history of corrosion. The 2023 failure highlighted multiple corroded brake pipes on the offside front and rear, while the 2024 test noted pitted and scored front brake discs. Although these were passed subsequently, the recurring nature of rust on the metal lines indicates the vehicle is susceptible to environmental moisture or salt damage. Given the age of the caravan, a thorough check of the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of the suspension bushes is essential to ensure that corrosion has not progressed beyond the surface level noted by the previous testers.