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R181 KPD

1998 Fiat Fiorino

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,700 mi
Last recorded52,700 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Fiorino67,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 KPD
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 52,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 48,542 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 48,458 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,932 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 45,932 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,134 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,864 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 36,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

smell of fuel inside car, but found no signs of leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,168 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 31,168 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,647 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,407 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2009 24,407 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2008 23,390 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,184 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 20,105 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R181 KPD is a 1998 Fiat Fiorino in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R181 KPD, 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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R181 KPD is a 1998 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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