Fiat Motor caravan
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 15 years from 931 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
931
Best Year
2012 (92%)
Years Covered
15
About the Fiat Motor caravan
The Fiat Motor caravan has been tested 931 times in 2026 MOT data across 15 model years (1992 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2012 model is the most reliable with a 92% pass rate from 66 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 67%. With a 25 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer FIAT MOTOR CARAVANs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1992) averages 110,725 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 39,734 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Fiat brand average of 83%, the Motor caravan is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Fiat models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2012 detailsHow reliable is the Fiat Motor caravan?
Fiat Motor caravan by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 92% | 66 | 39,734 mi | |
| 2011 | 91% | 53 | 46,277 mi | |
| 2008 | 76% | 63 | 42,291 mi | |
| 2007 | 83% | 87 | 62,597 mi | |
| 2006 | 71% | 80 | 60,663 mi | |
| 2005 | 72% | 69 | 56,922 mi | |
| 2004 | 87% | 77 | 58,316 mi | |
| 2003 | 74% | 80 | 63,595 mi | |
| 2002 | 67% | 49 | 70,049 mi | |
| 2001 | 74% | 43 | 55,851 mi | |
| 2000 | 69% | 75 | 64,943 mi | |
| 1999 | 67% | 52 | 79,777 mi | |
| 1998 | 82% | 57 | 103,197 mi | |
| 1997 | 75% | 36 | 79,766 mi | |
| 1992 | 77% | 44 | 110,725 mi |
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