2008 Fiat Motor-Home — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2008 Fiat Motor-Home passed 82.5% of its 321 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 26.3% of the time, so this is 8.8pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 11.8% of all tests — 3.1 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, rbt (sp) and outline marker lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 18 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 12.7% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 17.5% once past 60-90k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 14.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.8% | 38 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.7% | 28 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.7% | 15 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 3.7% | 12 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.9% | 6 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.9% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 17 |
| 3 | Outline marker lamp | 13 |
| 4 | Wipers | 11 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 9 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 8 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 14.3% | 46 |
| 2 | Suspension | 14.0% | 45 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.0% | 32 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 9.0% | 29 |
| 5 | Tyres | 7.5% | 24 |
| 6 | Steering | 5.3% | 17 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 71 | 12.7% |
| 30-60k | 187 | 17.1% |
| 60-90k | 40 | 17.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 73 | 19.2% |
| 2022 | 66 | 18.2% |
| 2023 | 62 | 19.4% |
| 2024 | 59 | 10.2% |
| 2025 | 61 | 19.7% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Motor-Home
On a 2008 Motor-Home, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 11.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (11.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (4.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2008 Fiat Motor-Homes pass their MOT?
82.5% of the 321 2008 Fiat Motor-Home MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Fiat Motor-Home?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.8% of tests, followed by brakes (8.7%).
Does the 2008 Motor-Home get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.7% in the 0-30k band to 17.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 321 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.