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P31 MTP

1997 Fiat Fiorino

White Diesel 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

48,783 mi
Last recorded48,783 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Fiorino73,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 MTP
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2008 48,783 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2007 47,192 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front vehicle structure has damage

Nearside rear light lens damaged/cracked

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front vehicle structure has damage

Oil leak

Steering rack worn

slight fuel leak from tank

Fail 11 Jul 2007 47,191 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

front cross member insacure

nearside rear light lens damaged/cracked

slight fuel leak from fuel tank ?

steering rack worn

Pass 22 Jul 2006 44,548 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 44,548 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

holes on bodywork

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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P31 MTP is a 1997 Fiat Fiorino in White with a 1,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P31 MTP, 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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P31 MTP is a 1997 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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