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P285 BCW

1997 Fiat Fiorino 1.7D

White Diesel 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

112,364 mi
Last recorded112,364 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Fiorino 1.7D86,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 BCW
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino 1.7D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,697cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 112,364 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 112,296 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 101,099 miles

advise brake pipes rusty

advise n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Aug 2007 101,034 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise brake pipes rusty

advise n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2006 89,371 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 89,371 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2006 89,129 miles

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

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P285 BCW is a 1997 Fiat Fiorino 1.7D in White with a 1,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Fiorino 1.7D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 86,428 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 P285 BCW, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Fiorino 1.7D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P285 BCW is a 1997 Fiat Fiorino 1.7D, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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