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R229 ACS

1998 Fiat Fiorino

Yellow Diesel 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,129 mi
Last recorded95,129 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Fiorino67,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 ACS
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 95,129 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 95,117 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2007 91,523 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 89,076 miles

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

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

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

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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R229 ACS is a 1998 Fiat Fiorino in Yellow with a 1,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R229 ACS, 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 R229 ACS registered?

R229 ACS is a 1998 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is R229 ACS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R229 ACS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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