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P257 STU

1997 Fiat Fiorino

White Diesel 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,846 mi
Last recorded59,846 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Fiorino73,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 STU
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2006 59,846 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear tyres different size

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 1 Nov 2005 51,957 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oil leak

fluid leak from driveshaft inner joint seals

gearbox 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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P257 STU is a 1997 Fiat Fiorino in White with a 1,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Fiorino models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 73,813 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 P257 STU, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Fiorino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of P257 STU?

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What year was P257 STU registered?

P257 STU is a 1997 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P257 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P257 STU shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P257 STU have outstanding finance?

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