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R126 THL

1998 Fiat Fiorino

Red Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

39,067 mi
Last recorded39,067 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Fiorino67,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 THL
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,067 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 39,067 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear suspension componants corroded

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 11 Nov 2009 37,159 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 37,159 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,627 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 34,627 miles

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

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

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

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

both front coil springs are badly corroded

exhaust system badly corroded

n/s/f inner cv gaitor leaking

vehicle badly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2007 30,284 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 30,284 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 25,331 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 25,331 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 24,296 miles

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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R126 THL is a 1998 Fiat Fiorino in Red with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Fiorino models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 67,897 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 R126 THL, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Fiorino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R126 THL registered?

R126 THL is a 1998 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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