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R180 XTW

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,660 mi
Last recorded123,660 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 XTW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 123,660 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 117,782 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 115,500 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 104,351 miles

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

brake servo hard but seems to be working

brake warning light wires catching drive shafts plastic wing guard catching offside front wheel

Fail 16 Jul 2010 104,351 miles

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

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

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

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

brake servo hard but seems to be working

brake warning light wires catching drive shafts plastic wing guard catching offside front wheel

Pass 9 Apr 2009

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2009

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 75,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 67,044 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 54,889 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 54,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

highly recommend tracking check due to front tyres worn through to wire

parkbrake close to end of travel

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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R180 XTW 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 R180 XTW, 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 R180 XTW registered?

R180 XTW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R180 XTW safe to buy?

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