MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
general under body rust
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
general under body rust
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Emissions not tested Unable to carry out emissions test due to exces smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Head lamp lense faded (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Head lamp lense faded (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Advise slight exhaust blow from down pipe to exhaust ppe area
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both front to rear metal brakes pipes not secure and risk of rubbing on chassis just behind n/s front wheel area (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Advise both rear tyres have slight cracking in treads
both front shock absorbers very weak bouncy
corrosion to n/s/f floor pan
corrosion to offside front floor pan area
lower effort to offside handbrake .handbrake on minimum efficiency 16
offside and nearside outer cv gaiters perished cracking
vehicle in advanced state of corrosion
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front shock absorbers very weak bouncy
corrosion to nearside front outer sill and floor pan
corrosion to offside front floor pan area
lower effort to offside handbrake .handbrake on minimum efficiency 16
offside and nearside outer cv gaiters perished cracking
vehicle in advanced state of corrosion
corrosion to offside and nearside inner outer backing sills
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion to offside and nearside inner outer backing sills
corrosion and damage to offside and neasride front corners of floor pans
corrosion to nearside front inner wing
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion and damage to offside and neasride front corners of floor pans
corrosion to nearside front inner wing
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
corrosion started to offside and nearside front corner of floor pans
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
2 segments of high level brake lamp not working
exhaust tail pipe missing
general body corrosion
near side rear hand brake lever off stops
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
2 segments of high level brake lamp not working
exhaust tail pipe missing
general body corrosion
near side rear hand brake lever off stops
no oil on dipstick when presented
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
engine emits small amount of blue smoke
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
engine emits small amount of blue smoke
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
emissions test just passed
engine oil leaks
rear brake discs corroded
rear brake pipes corroding
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
emissions test just passed
engine oil leaks
off side front track rod end has play in the ball joint(borderline pass)
oil level low
rear brake discs corroded
rear brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bearing noise from area of cambelt?
uneven wear to n/s rear tyre
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R124 CAX is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R124 CAX, 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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R124 CAX is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 25 November 1997.
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