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N404 GRV

1996 Fiat Fiorino

White Diesel 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,049 mi
Last recorded39,049 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Fiat Fiorino70,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN404 GRV
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2014 39,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,868 miles

corrosion sills, front brake hoses cracked, front coil springs corroded, brake pipes corroded.

Fail 2 May 2013 36,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake hoses cracked, front coil springs corroded, brake pipes corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 34,565 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 34,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 34,545 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n.s.r. brake pipes corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,612 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 30,589 miles

Hand brake outer cable on both sides perished

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 30,589 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Hand brake outer cable on both sides perished

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 28,665 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 28,665 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,597 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 24,730 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 24,730 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N404 GRV is a 1996 Fiat Fiorino in White with a 1,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N404 GRV, 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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What year was N404 GRV registered?

N404 GRV is a 1996 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 31 July 1996.

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