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R143 AAW

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,829 mi
Last recorded108,829 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 AAW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 108,829 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 107,678 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 107,666 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 104,475 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 104,437 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 98,205 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 90,548 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 82,964 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 75,447 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 67,328 miles

amplifier live wire incorrectly routed

both front flexible brake hoses perishing

nearside headlamp aim on minimum level

rear brake compensator lever stiff

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split

small stonechip in centre of windscreen

steering column top bearing slightly worn

various patches of oil on engine and gearbox

Fail 18 Mar 2006 67,198 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

amp wire routed wrong dangerous

corroison on front discs inner face & corrosion on rear brake discs

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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R143 AAW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R143 AAW, 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 R143 AAW registered?

R143 AAW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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