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R194 POB

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,387 mi
Last recorded134,387 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 POB
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2009 134,387 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 127,094 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 127,094 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 118,874 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 111,797 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 111,782 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 109,654 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 109,654 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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R194 POB is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R194 POB, 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 R194 POB registered?

R194 POB is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R194 POB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R194 POB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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