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T159 LBJ

1999 Fiat Fiorino

Red Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,066 mi
Last recorded166,066 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Fiat Fiorino69,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 LBJ
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 166,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front doors corroded

centre and rear exhaust rubbers split/perished

n/s/r lamp cracked

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Fail 25 Feb 2014 166,033 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front doors corroded

centre and rear exhaust rubbers split/perished

n/s/r lamp cracked

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 14 Feb 2013 159,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on both front doors

n/s rear lamp unit cracked

o/s/r handbrake cable mount missing

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 10 Feb 2012 153,526 miles

O/S handbrake cable bracket broken ( one of two).

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 153,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

O/S handbrake cable bracket broken ( one of two).

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 146,045 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 146,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Battery insecure

O/S beam density reduced but still acceptable.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 140,064 miles

O/S headlight beam output reduced, still just acceptable.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 135,100 miles

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2009 135,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2008 127,520 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 118,733 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 111,535 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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T159 LBJ is a 1999 Fiat Fiorino in Red with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Fiorino models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 69,798 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T159 LBJ, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Fiorino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T159 LBJ registered?

T159 LBJ is a 1999 Fiat Fiorino, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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