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R102 DGN

1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,544 mi
Last recorded90,544 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo90,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 DGN
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe 20V Turbo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 90,544 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 89,831 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

All subframe securing bolts packed out with washers

Bonnet hydraulic pistons very weak will not take wait of bonnet when open

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 88,252 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 86,055 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2006 75,579 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 75,574 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers starting to split..

Pass 18 Jul 2005 70,620 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 70,620 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2005 70,455 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo?

Based on 740 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
5,564
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 127
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 38
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R102 DGN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 90,625 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R102 DGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R102 DGN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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