1999 Fiat Fiorino 1.4L Petrol · V851 DHR
1999 Fiat Fiorino (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 1999. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2021. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FIAT FIORINO
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V851 DHR Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 06/03/2021
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Our Verdict
Avoid this 1999 Fiat Fiorino (V851DHR) unless you are prepared for significant repair work and can verify every fault has been fixed. The MOT history shows repeated failures across brakes, suspension, exhaust emissions, lighting and structural mounts between 2020 and 2021, with no MOT recorded since September 2021.
Given the repeated MOT failures, insist on a current MOT and a full service history before considering purchase. The 2021 failures included engine mounting damage, shock absorber casing damage, and severely deteriorated CV boots, so ask for proof these were repaired after the last test in September 2021. Negotiate hard on price or walk away, as the list of defects suggests the vehicle was used without proper maintenance for an extended period.
As a 1999 petrol van with a 1372cc engine, road tax will be based on pre-2001 emissions rules and is likely to be in the higher band for older vehicles, though exact cost is not stated in the data. Insurance group is not provided, but as a small commercial-derived van it should be modest; budget for poor fuel economy relative to modern equivalents due to its age. Typical annual running costs including fuel, tax, insurance and maintenance are estimated at £900-£1,200, with maintenance likely higher given the recorded wear.
Check the items flagged in the 2021 MOT failures: exhaust mountings, front anti-roll bar bushes, rear shock absorber casings, front brake pads, tyres, engine mountings, headlamp aim, and nearside front inner CV boot. The February 2021 failure also noted a non-functioning driver's seat adjuster, damaged offside seat belt, and indicators flashing too fast, all of which must be verified as repaired. Inspect brake pipes and suspension arm ball joints that failed in 2020, and confirm the rear wheel bearing and brake cables were replaced.
This white 1999 Fiat Fiorino with a 1.4-litre petrol engine has covered 92,748 miles as of its last MOT in September 2021, but has not been tested since. The MOT record shows five failures and only one pass across 2020-2021, with faults including worn brake pads, defective exhaust mountings, failed emissions, and damaged suspension components. With no aggregate model reliability data available and a poor individual history, this vehicle represents a high-risk budget purchase.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Fiat Fiorino, so assessment relies solely on this vehicle's individual history which shows frequent faults.
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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