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L77 RDS

1998 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,066 mi
Last recorded123,066 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 RDS
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 123,066 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 121,904 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2013 118,719 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 118,719 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2011 112,201 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 101,746 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 96,806 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 96,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 86,506 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 86,500 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 75,991 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 75,661 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 66,945 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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L77 RDS is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L77 RDS, 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

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What year was L77 RDS registered?

L77 RDS is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L77 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L77 RDS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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