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R190 JKP

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,279 mi
Last recorded131,279 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 JKP
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 131,279 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 131,278 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position THE HANDLE (CABLE) VERY STIFF (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting JACKING POINT CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn CORRODED AND DISTORTED BADLY (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 127,717 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 124,907 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 124,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 121,325 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 121,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 120,259 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHT FLUCTUATION

Fail 24 Feb 2014 120,244 miles

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

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)

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2013 118,903 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 116,556 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 114,103 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 110,359 miles

PLAY IN N/S/R TRAILLING ARM

Pass 18 Dec 2008 106,428 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 106,416 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 106,408 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 101,759 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 101,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 86,759 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 73,223 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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R190 JKP is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R190 JKP, 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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R190 JKP is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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