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R136 JDE

1997 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,487 mi
Last recorded149,487 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 JDE
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2009 149,487 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bonnet struts broken.

both chassis at front damaged.

front bumper cracked.

offside bottom ball joint rubber boot split and may cause the joint to fail.

oil leak.

one front to rear brake pipe corroded in centre.

Pass 27 Oct 2007 138,447 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 138,447 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 136,406 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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R136 JDE is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R136 JDE, 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 R136 JDE registered?

R136 JDE is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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