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R146 BPU

1998 Fiat Fiorino

Yellow Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,026 mi
Last recorded59,026 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Fiorino67,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 BPU
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 59,026 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/rear bumper insecure

Fail 6 Apr 2017 59,026 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s+o/s (4.1.D.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/rear bumper insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2016 56,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 56,208 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter split n/s+o/s (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 50,515 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

coolant leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 50,505 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

coolant leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,207 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 39,985 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,900 miles

Massive oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,683 miles

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 36,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,379 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 29,374 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 24,454 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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R146 BPU is a 1998 Fiat Fiorino in Yellow with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R146 BPU, 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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R146 BPU is a 1998 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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