1998 FIAT NOT STATED2.0L Diesel

The vehicle currently holds a failed roadworthiness status following the 27 November 2025 test at 54,135 miles, where the tester recorded a failure with no defects listed. This anomalous result, combined with a clean pass on 26 November 2024 at 54,079 miles, shows the maintenance trend is neither clearly worsening nor improving; the record is sparse and free of advisories, but the latest failure leaves the car unroadworthy until the cause is established. The recorded mileage reflects exceptionally light use for a 1998 Fiat, with just 54,135 miles across roughly 28 years, an average of about 1,933 miles per year. Between the 24 August 2022 pass at 52,540 miles and the 8 November 2023 pass at 52,934 miles the car covered only 394 miles, and from November 2024 to November 2025 it added a mere 56 miles. Such low accumulation, with a notable gap between the August 2022 and November 2023 tests, suggests long periods of storage rather than active neglect of consumables. A buyer must clarify the 2025 failure reason directly with DVSA, as the absence of recorded defects points to a possible administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Given the low standing mileage, inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for seizure or corrosion from disuse, and check underside structural integrity for rust where moisture may have gathered during storage. The clean history from 2022 to 2024 with no advisories on exhaust emissions, tyres, or wipers indicates previous owners kept basic upkeep current when tested. Verify the 56-mile gap before sale does not conceal a hidden defect, and commission a pre-purchase inspection to confirm the 2025 failure is resolved before road use.