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A18 RHW

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,928 mi
Last recorded82,928 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 RHW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 82,928 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 82,905 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 82,597 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 82,422 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2011 80,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perished

Pass 7 May 2010 79,869 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 75,869 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 73,470 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 68,392 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 68,392 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2006 67,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Coupe?

Based on 73,267 MOT tests across 6,722 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
3,394
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,743
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,861
brake recording little or no effort 3,763
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,410
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,269
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A18 RHW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 93,876 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 RHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 RHW registered?

A18 RHW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is A18 RHW safe to buy?

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