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Y698 TSL

2001 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

116,105 mi
Last recorded116,105 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Doblo81,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 TSL
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 116,105 miles

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

drivers door pins worn

low readings from both rear brakes

undertray broken and insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2013 116,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

drivers door pins worn

low readings from both rear brakes

undertray broken and insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2012 104,840 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 100,300 miles

Little reaserve travel at handbrake

Rear loading door lower catch not locking in, door still secure

Slight wear showing at steering rack and sreering tie arms

n/s/r handbrake cable in poor condition

o/s lower ball joint cover split

Fail 31 May 2011 100,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside handbrake cable split

Offside front lower ball joint rubber boot split

Rear door - although secure , bottom lock not working

Slight buckle in both rear wheel rims

Slight wear in steering -- in rack and also slight in Nearside steering rod knuckle --

Very little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 5 May 2010 90,010 miles

Both wiper spindles worn

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear of vehicle sitting very low

Slight dampness around front shock absorbers

Fail 5 May 2010 90,097 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Both wiper spindles worn

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear of vehicle sitting very low

Slight dampness around front shock absorbers

Pass 21 May 2009 80,415 miles

175/70 TR14 - Nearside rear and Nearside front tyres split

All shock absorbers appear quite soft

Nearside handbrake cable starting to split

Offside front lower ball joint boot burst

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 21 May 2009 80,415 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear number plate in poor condition

175/70 TR14 - Nearside rear and Nearside front tyres split

All shock absorbers appear quite soft

Nearside handbrake cable starting to split

Offside front lower ball joint boot burst

Pass 22 May 2008 73,163 miles

clutch slipping

rear number plate slight damage

Fail 22 May 2008 73,163 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

clutch slipping

enginr under tray insecure

handbrake travel near limit

rear number plate slight damage

Pass 18 May 2007 65,294 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 65,294 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

175/70 TR14 Reinforced - Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Handbrake nearing end of working travel

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

Rear indicators pale

Pass 24 May 2006 53,131 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 52,935 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

175/70 TR14 - Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

How Reliable is the Fiat Doblo?

Based on 1,002,322 MOT tests across 77,624 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,512
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
77,624
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,655
Registration plate lamp not working 17,573
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,367
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,383
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Y698 TSL is a 2001 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Doblo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 81,402 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 Doblo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y698 TSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Doblo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Doblo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y698 TSL is a 2001 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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