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J88 LOR

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,425 mi
Last recorded117,425 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 LOR
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 117,425 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 112,299 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 112,299 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 107,441 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 96,131 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 82,282 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 67,586 miles

front nearside brake flexi hose perishing

Pass 12 Apr 2006 58,936 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 58,934 miles

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

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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J88 LOR is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 86,702 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 J88 LOR, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J88 LOR?

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What year was J88 LOR registered?

J88 LOR is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J88 LOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 LOR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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