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R115 XKP

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,536 mi
Last recorded120,536 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 XKP
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 120,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 120,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 117,348 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 112,614 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 112,614 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 108,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 108,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 103,839 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 103,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 95,069 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 95,068 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 88,217 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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R115 XKP is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R115 XKP, 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.

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What year was R115 XKP registered?

R115 XKP is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R115 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R115 XKP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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