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R701 FDL

1998 Fiat Fiorino

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,235 mi
Last recorded111,235 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Fiorino67,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 FDL
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 111,235 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 108,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 108,140 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2011 104,162 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 104,107 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 101,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 101,624 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 98,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 98,713 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 94,803 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 94,803 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 91,868 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 91,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 89,305 miles

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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R701 FDL is a 1998 Fiat Fiorino in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R701 FDL, 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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R701 FDL is a 1998 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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