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R188 XTW

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,679 mi
Last recorded70,679 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 XTW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 70,679 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 68,883 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2006 62,326 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 62,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2005 57,313 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 57,313 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.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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R188 XTW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R188 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 R188 XTW registered?

R188 XTW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R188 XTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R188 XTW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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