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P343 VHW

1997 Fiat Fiorino

White Diesel 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,758 mi
Last recorded126,758 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Fiorino73,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 VHW
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 126,758 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 126,758 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 125,320 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 120,701 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 120,679 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 118,713 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 118,713 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 114,080 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 114,080 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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P343 VHW is a 1997 Fiat Fiorino in White with a 1,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P343 VHW, 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 P343 VHW registered?

P343 VHW is a 1997 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P343 VHW safe to buy?

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