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S973 MEP

1998 Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td

Blue Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,683 mi
Last recorded75,683 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td82,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 MEP
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino 1.7 Td
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 75,683 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2009 75,682 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 70,304 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 59,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2006 48,005 miles

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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S973 MEP is a 1998 Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td in Blue with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S973 MEP, 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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What year was S973 MEP registered?

S973 MEP is a 1998 Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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