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R253 GJE

1998 Fiat Fiorino

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,437 mi
Last recorded82,437 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Fiorino67,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 GJE
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 82,437 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2009 82,397 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 79,111 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 73,421 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Oct 2007 73,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 63,148 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 56,176 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 56,103 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE/NEARSIDE HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER CASINGS IN POOR CONDITION

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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R253 GJE is a 1998 Fiat Fiorino in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R253 GJE, 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 R253 GJE registered?

R253 GJE is a 1998 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R253 GJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 GJE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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