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R223 UEF

1998 Fiat Fiorino

Red Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,416 mi
Last recorded67,416 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Fiorino67,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 UEF
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 67,416 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

some damage on n/s door mirror

Fail 20 Jul 2010 67,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some damage on n/s door mirror

Pass 21 Jul 2009 64,452 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 64,439 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2007 53,078 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 53,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,190 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 47,189 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R223 UEF is a 1998 Fiat Fiorino in Red with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R223 UEF, 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 R223 UEF registered?

R223 UEF is a 1998 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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