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R249 FCP

1998 Fiat Fiorino

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,135 mi
Last recorded51,135 miles
Recorded on10 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Fiorino67,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 FCP
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2007 51,135 miles

parking brake cable is in poor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2007 51,057 miles

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

parking brake cable in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2006 49,500 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 49,500 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

condition of rear brake hose unions.

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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R249 FCP is a 1998 Fiat Fiorino in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R249 FCP, 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 R249 FCP registered?

R249 FCP is a 1998 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R249 FCP safe to buy?

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