1998 Fiat 2.5L Diesel · R256 CHE
1998 Fiat (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 116,142 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R256 CHE Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 116,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R256 CHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Fiat Unknown (R256 CHE) between January 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). 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: “Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger has gone (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
R256 CHE Mileage History
- 19/01/200652,797 mi
- 09/01/200760,247 mi+7,450 mi
- 10/01/200867,876 mi+7,629 mi
- 18/01/200868,795 mi+919 mi
- 06/03/200973,637 km
- 13/03/200973,646 km+9 km
- 11/03/201078,063 km+4,417 km
- 29/03/201078,067 km+4 km
- 30/03/201078,067 km
- 07/01/201179,403 mi
- 06/01/201284,199 mi+4,796 mi
- 16/02/201284,199 mi
- 06/03/201387,844 mi+3,645 mi
- 07/03/201387,844 mi
- 03/03/201491,749 mi+3,905 mi
- 04/03/201491,799 mi+50 mi
- 18/03/201594,321 mi+2,522 mi
- 16/04/201697,108 km
- 12/04/201798,487 km+1,379 km
- 10/04/2018100,679 km+2,192 km
- 30/03/2019102,521 km+1,842 km
- 22/07/2020106,599 km+4,078 km
- 20/07/2021107,630 km+1,031 km
- 03/08/2021107,649 km+19 km
- 23/05/2022109,021 km+1,372 km
- 19/05/2023111,628 mi
- 20/05/2024112,636 mi+1,008 mi
- 23/05/2024112,636 mi
- 28/05/2025114,707 mi+2,071 mi
- 20/05/2026116,142 mi+1,435 mi
Average of roughly 3,116 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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