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P344 DPC

1997 Fiat Fiorino

Red Diesel 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,300 mi
Last recorded42,300 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Fiorino73,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 DPC
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 42,300 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 40,679 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 39,898 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 39,860 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 37,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 36,560 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 35,852 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 33,191 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 61,841 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 31,273 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 29,557 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 27,335 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 25,905 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 23,149 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 20,900 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 20,900 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 19,755 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 18,731 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 18,731 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 17,334 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 17,334 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 15,943 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 14,867 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 13,623 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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P344 DPC is a 1997 Fiat Fiorino in Red with a 1,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P344 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 P344 DPC registered?

P344 DPC is a 1997 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P344 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P344 DPC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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