1997 Fiat Motor Caravan 2.5L Diesel · P878 HSP
1997 Fiat Motor Caravan (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 67,288 miles. MOT valid until 24/06/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2500cc
P878 HSP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 67,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P878 HSP Mileage History
- 16/05/202463,126 mi
- 16/05/202463,126 mi
- 11/06/202565,237 mi+2,111 mi
- 26/06/202565,237 mi
- 04/06/202667,288 mi+2,051 mi
Average of roughly 2,030 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P878 HSP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Fiat Motor Caravan (P878 HSP) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting ch”; “Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting in”; “Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting hol”.
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