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P617 ECH

1997 Fiat Fiorino

Blue Diesel 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,819 mi
Last recorded95,819 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Fiorino73,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 ECH
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 95,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 84,381 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 84,379 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clean and grease rear metal brk pipes

corrosion to sills and body work

Pass 19 Sep 2008 71,954 miles

fuel filler neck loose. o/s door handle insecure. N/s seatbelt buckle casing damaged. o/s bottom ball joint gaiter split. gearbox oil leak from inner gaiter

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked. rear metal brake pipes corroding. front brake pads low. o/s cv gaiter perrishing. slight play in both bottom balljoints

Fail 12 Sep 2008 71,711 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fuel filler neck loose. o/s door handle insecure. N/s seatbelt buckle casing damaged. o/s bottom ball joint gaiter split. gearbox oil leak from inner gaiter

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked. rear metal brake pipes corroding. front brake pads low. o/s cv gaiter perrishing. slight play in both bottom balljoints

Pass 27 Sep 2007 58,282 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Jul 2007 58,275 miles

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside outer sill corroded

rear exhaust rubber mountings perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2006 53,878 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 53,878 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cooling system fan unpluged and switch

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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P617 ECH is a 1997 Fiat Fiorino in Blue 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 P617 ECH, 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 P617 ECH registered?

P617 ECH is a 1997 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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