2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Fiat Motorhome MOT pass rate and common faults

147 MOT tests in 2024. 76.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

135Well above average
Passed first time76.9%
Failed or needed repairs23.1%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 147 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.1%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.7%
  3. System: component leaking2.0%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.0%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low2.0%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working1.4%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.4%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%
  10. Stop lamp: not working1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.4%
  2. Brakes10.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  4. Body & chassis2.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  6. Seat belts & airbags1.4%
  7. Steering0.7%
  8. Suspension0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.8%
  4. Exhaust system: system insecure3.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%

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 2008 Fiat Motorhome?

In 2024, 76.9% of 2008 Fiat Motorhome cars passed their MOT first time, across 147 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Fiat Motorhome?

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

Is the 2008 Fiat Motorhome reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 135, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).