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P517 UFA

1997 Fiat Fiorino

Red Diesel 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,418 mi
Last recorded85,418 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Fiorino73,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 UFA
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2006 85,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

battery insecure

battery insecure

handbrake outer casing split worn

metal brake pipes corroded.

slight exhaust blow from front pipe flex.

Fail 13 Dec 2005 8,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all metal brake pipe heavy surface corrosion (recommend clean and grease).

nearside front headlamp dim (beam pattern ok).

nearside inner drive shaft boot oil leak.

offside and nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing detached.

slight exhaust blow from flexible hose.

underside of vehicle muddy.

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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P517 UFA is a 1997 Fiat Fiorino in Red with a 1,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P517 UFA, 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 P517 UFA registered?

P517 UFA is a 1997 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P517 UFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P517 UFA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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