Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td (1998)
1998 Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td
CarHunch analysed 336 real MOT records for the 1998 Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1998 FIAT FIORINO 1.7 TD is a profoundly unreliable proposition: just 11% of these diesel vans pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%. Only 4.2% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety isn't the primary concern—instead, expect chronic mechanical problems across the board.
At nearly 90,000 miles on average, these are well-used commercial vehicles with a median CarHunch score of just 55, reflecting their age and heavy-duty history. With an average of 0.3 failures and 0.7 advisories per test, buying one of these means committing to regular repairs: only consider this van if you have a trusted mechanic and can stomach constant maintenance bills.
What to check before buying a 1998 Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 335 | 11% | 0.3 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Fiat Fiorino 1.7 Td vehicles fall between 65,292 and 100,246 miles.
MOT History Averages
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