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S298 ECB

1998 Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,755 mi
Last recorded65,755 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td82,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS298 ECB
MakeFiat
ModelFiorino 1.7 Td
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 65,755 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 65,755 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 59,560 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 59,559 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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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S298 ECB is a 1998 Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S298 ECB, 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 S298 ECB registered?

S298 ECB is a 1998 Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S298 ECB safe to buy?

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