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N854 VFJ

1996 Fiat Fiorino 1.7D

White Diesel 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

132,575 mi
Last recorded132,575 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Fiorino 1.7D94,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN854 VFJ
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino 1.7D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,697cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 132,575 miles

battery insecure

exhaust leaking

interior mirror cracked

slight damage to driver's seat belt

Fail 13 Feb 2008 132,546 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

battery insecure

exhaust leaking

interior mirror cracked

slight damage to driver's seat belt

Pass 30 Nov 2006 127,681 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 127,624 miles

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 127,597 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Fiorino 1.7D?

Based on 578 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
5,387
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 54
Steering rack gaiter split 44
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 39
constant velocity joint gaiter split 39
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N854 VFJ is a 1996 Fiat Fiorino 1.7D in White with a 1,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Fiorino 1.7D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 94,894 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 1.7D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N854 VFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Fiorino 1.7D typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Fiorino 1.7D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N854 VFJ registered?

N854 VFJ is a 1996 Fiat Fiorino 1.7D, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is N854 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N854 VFJ shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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