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P488 ETT

1997 Fiat Fiorino

White Diesel 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,993 mi
Last recorded104,993 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Fiorino73,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 ETT
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2011 104,993 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/f window missing repaired with perspex.

various panels and bumper damage repaired with duct tape.

various panels damaged,

Pass 24 Sep 2009 100,559 miles

O/s front tyre wearing/worn on outer edge,

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer part of o/s and n/s handbrake cables deteriorated

rear number plate showing signs of deterioration

Fail 17 Sep 2009 100,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

O/s front tyre wearing/worn on outer edge,

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer part of o/s and n/s handbrake cables deteriorated

rear number plate showing signs of deterioration

Pass 21 Aug 2008 95,385 miles

centre exhaust mount deteriorating

n/s and o/s headlamp deflectors deteriorating

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 22 Aug 2007 85,310 miles

various panels corrosion/damage "taped up"

Fail 15 Aug 2007 85,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

various panels corrosion/damage "taped up"

Pass 7 Sep 2006 75,785 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 75,782 miles

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

n/s head lamp reflector showing signs of deterioration

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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P488 ETT is a 1997 Fiat Fiorino in White with a 1,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P488 ETT, 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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P488 ETT is a 1997 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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