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P294 DPC

1997 Fiat Fiorino

Red Diesel 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,396 mi
Last recorded76,396 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Fiorino73,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 DPC
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 76,396 miles

n/s outer sill forming corrosion

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 72,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2012 72,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 65,499 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2011 65,499 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 61,445 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 46,539 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 46,297 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 46,059 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2007 46,059 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 45,629 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 45,629 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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P294 DPC is a 1997 Fiat Fiorino in Red with a 1,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P294 DPC, 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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What year was P294 DPC registered?

P294 DPC is a 1997 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P294 DPC safe to buy?

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