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S744 CHJ

1998 Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

136,839 mi
Last recorded136,839 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td82,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS744 CHJ
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino 1.7 Td
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 136,839 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 136,814 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 123,310 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 120,996 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Mar 2007 120,027 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 104,875 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 104,606 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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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S744 CHJ is a 1998 Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 82,410 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 S744 CHJ, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S744 CHJ is a 1998 Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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