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R198 BWB

1997 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,291 mi
Last recorded49,291 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 BWB
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 49,291 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 45,308 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 44,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,717 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,137 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 39,739 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 39,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,544 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,174 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight lip of corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 11 Aug 2008 33,695 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 30,919 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,608 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 28,608 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R198 BWB is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R198 BWB, 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 R198 BWB registered?

R198 BWB is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R198 BWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 BWB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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