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P142 BSS

1996 Fiat Fiorino 1.7D

Red Diesel 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,726 mi
Last recorded88,726 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Fiat Fiorino 1.7D94,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 BSS
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino 1.7D
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2006 88,726 miles

handbrake cable pull bracket,o/s door sill,both front driveshaft boots perished,front to rear brake pipes corroded,o/s/f and n/s/f brake hoses deteriorated and ferrules corroded,o/s outer and inner sills,n/s/f and o/s/f struts corroded.

n/s/f driveshaft boot tied with tie strap,brake load valve stiff,n/s/f bottom balljoint slight play,fuel tank damp,rear exhaust rubbers.

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed,rear door,n/s/f indicator lense cracked,windscreen frame corroded,front shocker damping effect,n/s/r brake hose ferrule corroded,

Fail 27 Nov 2006 88,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

handbrake cable pull bracket,o/s door sill,both front driveshaft boots perished,front to rear brakepipes corroded,o/s/f and n/s/f brake hoses deteriorated and ferrules corroded.o/s outer and inner sills,n/s/f and o/s/f struts corroded

n/s/f driveshaft boot tied with tie strap,brake load valve stiff,n/s/f bottom balljoint slight play,fuel tank damp,rear exhaust rubbers.

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed,rear door,n/s/f indicatoe lense cracked,windscreen frame corroded,front shocker dampimg effect,n/s/r brake hose ferrule corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2005 86,744 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 86,737 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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P142 BSS is a 1996 Fiat Fiorino 1.7D in Red with a 1,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P142 BSS, 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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P142 BSS is a 1996 Fiat Fiorino 1.7D, first registered on 19 November 1996.

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