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R112 NGB

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,379 mi
Last recorded64,379 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 NGB
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 64,379 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front chassis leg damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2025 64,329 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front chassis leg damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2024 62,504 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Chassis leg damaged

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 61,982 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 61,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Main pipe above rear axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2012 61,530 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2012 61,529 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 56,868 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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R112 NGB is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R112 NGB, 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 R112 NGB registered?

R112 NGB is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R112 NGB safe to buy?

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