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R202 JCN

1998 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,938 mi
Last recorded123,938 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 JCN
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 May 2017 123,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innerwing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innerwing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innerwing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 123,669 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 123,480 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking bleed nipple leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front chasis legs rotten in wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front both inner wheels arches rotten and abs wires hanging loose (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak from rocker cover

rear exhaust rubber cracked

water leak coming from metal water pipes at front of engine

Pass 23 Mar 2015 120,319 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 120,318 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 117,120 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 114,917 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 May 2013 114,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 112,102 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 112,101 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 110,821 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 110,821 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 107,061 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 88,522 miles

cooling radiator in poor condition signs of leakage

Fail 24 Mar 2009 88,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

cooling radiator in poor condition signs of leakage

Pass 29 Mar 2008 70,855 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 70,781 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 60,861 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 60,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2007 60,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn low and worn on edges

both front wiper blades split and starting to smear

brake fluid level low

nearside front brake back plate incorrectly fitted

nearside rear brake disc starting to corrode

rear service brake effort low

slight movement in steering column

small chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2006 56,964 miles

advise both front wipers split

advise condition of off side rear brake disc

advise condtion of front discs

advise screen chipped

advise security of near side front brake backing plate

Fail 18 Mar 2006 56,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

advise both front wipers split

advise condition of off side rear brake disc

advise condtion of front discs

advise screen chipped

advise security of near side front brake backing plate

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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R202 JCN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 86,702 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 R202 JCN, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R202 JCN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 21 March 1998.

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