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R185 FCX

1998 Fiat Fiorino

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,309 mi
Last recorded85,309 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Fiorino67,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 FCX
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 85,309 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 85,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2009 75,903 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

offside mirror slightly detiorated

Fail 18 May 2009 75,896 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

offside mirror slightly detiorated

Pass 23 Feb 2008 68,172 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 67,635 miles

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 78,732 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 54,052 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 43,439 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 43,439 miles

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

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

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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R185 FCX is a 1998 Fiat Fiorino in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R185 FCX, 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 R185 FCX registered?

R185 FCX is a 1998 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R185 FCX safe to buy?

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