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R498 KAX

1998 Fiat Mobilvetta

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,147 mi
Last recorded141,147 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 KAX
MakeFiat
ModelMobilvetta
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 141,147 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 137,695 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 131,476 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 130,731 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 129,153 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 129,153 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 117,442 miles

Offside Rear Upper marker blocked by awning

Central Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

beam deflectors fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2018 117,439 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned fitted to nearside (4.5.4 (a))

Central Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

beam deflectors fitted

How Reliable is the Fiat Mobilvetta?

Based on 712 MOT tests across 141 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
2,066
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 5
brake binding 5
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4
position lamp(s) not working 3
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R498 KAX is a 1998 Fiat Mobilvetta in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Fiat Mobilvetta fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R498 KAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Mobilvetta typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Mobilvetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R498 KAX?

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What year was R498 KAX registered?

R498 KAX is a 1998 Fiat Mobilvetta, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R498 KAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R498 KAX shows 8 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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