1988 Fiat KON Tiki 2.5L Diesel · F404 DFV
1988 Fiat KON Tiki (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 97,303 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT KON TIKI
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/10/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2499cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
F404 DFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2024
- 97,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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F404 DFV Mileage History
- 05/10/202196,646 mi
- 13/10/202196,654 mi+8 mi
- 27/10/202296,903 mi+249 mi
- 30/09/202497,289 mi+386 mi
- 08/10/202497,303 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F404 DFV 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 1988 Fiat Kon Tiki (F404 DFV) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2024 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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