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R889 AOT

1997 Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,332 mi
Last recorded146,332 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td99,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 AOT
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino 1.7 Td
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 146,332 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 146,280 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both handbrake cables outer covers corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 139,033 miles

slight corrosion to both outer sills

slight play in the offside front anti roll bar d bush

Fail 12 Nov 2007 138,981 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 132,514 miles

slight corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 6 Nov 2006 132,514 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 11 Nov 2005 125,120 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2005 125,120 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td?

Based on 617 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
6,364
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 101
Steering rack gaiter split 67
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Stop lamp not working 43
Registration plate lamp not working 42
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R889 AOT is a 1997 Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 99,790 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 1.7 Td fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R889 AOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R889 AOT is a 1997 Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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