1998 Fiat 2.5L Diesel · R483 CHE
1998 Fiat (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 168,533 miles. MOT valid until 23/06/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,533 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2500cc
R483 CHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 168,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R483 CHE Mileage History
- 09/04/2024161,867 mi
- 07/04/2025165,604 mi+3,737 mi
- 07/04/2025165,604 mi
- 13/04/2026168,519 mi+2,915 mi
- 25/06/2026168,533 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 3,018 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R483 CHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Fiat Unknown (R483 CHE) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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