MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,993 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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,
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
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
centre exhaust mount deteriorating
n/s and o/s headlamp deflectors deteriorating
oil leak from engine/gearbox
various panels corrosion/damage "taped up"
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"
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of P488 ETT?
You can check the full history of P488 ETT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was P488 ETT registered?
P488 ETT is a 1997 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 29 May 1997.
Is P488 ETT safe to buy?
The MOT history for P488 ETT shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P488 ETT have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P488 ETT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.