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R202 PBC

1997 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,990 mi
Last recorded131,990 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 PBC
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 131,990 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 124,108 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 119,361 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 111,758 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 102,853 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 102,731 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 97,966 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 90,280 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 81,112 miles

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes near load valve borderline

Pass 29 Apr 2006 73,020 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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R202 PBC is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R202 PBC, 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 R202 PBC registered?

R202 PBC is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R202 PBC safe to buy?

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