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F598 TFL

1988 Fiat Croma

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,760 mi
Last recorded74,760 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 Fiat Croma81,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF598 TFL
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 74,760 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 72,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 72,376 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 71,713 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 71,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Croma?

Based on 19,747 MOT tests across 1,560 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
7,372
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,258
coil spring broken 859
coil spring fractured 585
coil spring incomplete 541
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 421
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F598 TFL is a 1988 Fiat Croma in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Fiat Croma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 81,141 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Croma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F598 TFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Croma typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 38 years old, this Fiat Croma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F598 TFL registered?

F598 TFL is a 1988 Fiat Croma, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F598 TFL safe to buy?

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