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N879 YVU

1996 Fiat Fiorino

White Diesel 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,600 mi
Last recorded140,600 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Fiorino70,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN879 YVU
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 140,600 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2008 130,020 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 123,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2007 123,100 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

n/s/r s/absorber signs of misting

outer door handle loose

Pass 1 Sep 2006 118,743 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside hand brake cable deteriated

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2005 106,950 miles

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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N879 YVU is a 1996 Fiat Fiorino in White with a 1,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N879 YVU, 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 N879 YVU registered?

N879 YVU is a 1996 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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