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N344 AKV

1996 Fiat Fiorino

White Diesel 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,286 mi
Last recorded105,286 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Fiat Fiorino70,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN344 AKV
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 105,286 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and offside front inner sill section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and offside front outer sill sections (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside rear inner sill sections (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside rear outer sill sections (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 105,271 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 104,439 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 104,438 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 103,390 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 103,389 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 103,342 miles

n/s/r, o/s/f & n/s/f brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 2 Jul 2011 102,767 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2011 102,767 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2010 99,458 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 99,458 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 95,912 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2009 95,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2008 91,694 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2008 91,694 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2007 86,184 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 86,184 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 79,380 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 79,380 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FAN BELT LOOSE/WORN

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Fiorino?

Based on 147,105 MOT tests across 15,316 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
6,793
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
15,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,179
Registration plate lamp not working 1,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,854
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,808
Steering rack gaiter split 1,599
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N344 AKV is a 1996 Fiat Fiorino in White with a 1,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Fiorino models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 70,570 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Fiorino fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N344 AKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Fiorino typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Fiorino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N344 AKV is a 1996 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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