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A4 RYC

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,203 mi
Last recorded146,203 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 RYC
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 146,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 141,063 miles

both front brake disks corroded

Pass 12 May 2022 138,245 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 133,947 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 131,713 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 123,613 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 3.00 tread,both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 2 Aug 2016 123,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

n/s/f tyre 3.00 tread,both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 10 Apr 2015 122,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 122,389 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 117,261 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 117,258 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 112,192 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 107,632 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 107,632 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 103,622 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 103,622 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 96,756 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 96,736 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 91,523 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 83,788 miles

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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A4 RYC is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A4 RYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 RYC registered?

A4 RYC is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is A4 RYC safe to buy?

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