2008 Fiat Motorhome. — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 928 MOT tests, the 2008 Fiat Motorhome. recorded an 84.0% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (26.3% fail rate), the 2008 Motorhome. comes out 10.3pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.8% of tests against 6.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), outline marker lamp and headlamp aim — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 36 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 12.7% in the 0-30k band and 28.9% in the 90-120k band, a 16.3-point spread — more than double.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 11.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 15.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 18.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.8% | 109 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.3% | 58 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.7% | 34 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.8% | 26 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.8% | 17 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.6% | 15 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 36 |
| 2 | Outline marker lamp | 32 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 32 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 23 |
| 5 | Washers | 22 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 21 |
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 | 11.8% | 109 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 10.8% | 100 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.8% | 100 |
| 4 | Tyres | 9.6% | 89 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.9% | 45 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.5% | 42 |
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 | 213 | 12.7% |
| 30-60k | 530 | 15.1% |
| 60-90k | 133 | 18.8% |
| 90-120k | 38 | 28.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 199 | 15.1% |
| 2022 | 196 | 15.8% |
| 2023 | 192 | 16.2% |
| 2024 | 170 | 14.7% |
| 2025 | 171 | 18.1% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Motorhome.
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 11.8% of tests. Start there.
- 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 (6.3% 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 (3.7% 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 Motorhome.s pass their MOT?
84.0% of the 928 2008 Fiat Motorhome. MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Fiat Motorhome.?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.8% of tests, followed by brakes (6.3%).
Does the 2008 Motorhome. get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.7% in the 0-30k band to 28.9% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 928 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.