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R171 HBD

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

147,759 mi
Last recorded147,759 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 HBD
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 147,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Nov 2010 146,789 miles

Air bag light on

MAJOR oil leak

O/S/R brake disc worn on inner face

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak close to contaminating brakes

Fail 29 Oct 2010 146,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag light on

MAJOR oil leak

O/S/R brake disc worn on inner face

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak close to contaminating brakes

Pass 27 Oct 2009 140,973 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 137,931 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 137,931 miles

O/S/R tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 137,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

O/S/R tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle overheated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 131,026 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 131,021 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 124,330 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 124,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 118,565 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 118,555 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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R171 HBD is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R171 HBD, 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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R171 HBD is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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