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Y897 AFV

2001 Fiat Doblo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,613 mi
Last recorded153,613 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Doblo81,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 AFV
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 153,613 miles

n/s rear tyre has cracks

n/s rear handbrake cable swelled

Pass 23 Jul 2013 152,186 miles

rear springs near bump stops due to exsessive weight in rear

Fail 3 Jul 2013 152,174 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 105,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 145,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 137,342 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2009 123,669 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 123,669 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 106,633 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 91,982 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 78,996 miles

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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Y897 AFV is a 2001 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y897 AFV, 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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What year was Y897 AFV registered?

Y897 AFV is a 2001 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y897 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y897 AFV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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