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R20 VFC

1997 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,760 mi
Last recorded128,760 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 VFC
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 128,760 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 128,133 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 126,918 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Not fully secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 125,827 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp not fully secure at mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 125,086 miles

Front Front exhaust clamp not fully secure

Pass 30 Mar 2021 123,958 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting bracket clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Washer poor

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 123,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting bracket clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Washer poor

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 121,080 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 119,564 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 119,564 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2017 116,940 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 116,940 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 113,837 miles

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

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

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

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

rear foot brakes just passing

Fail 11 May 2016 113,837 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear foot brakes just passing

Pass 2 Dec 2014 109,973 miles

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

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

steering column has slight movement on the adjuster

Fail 1 Dec 2014 109,973 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

steering column has slight movement on the adjuster

Pass 26 Nov 2013 102,421 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 93,249 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 93,248 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 84,244 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 84,236 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 78,167 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

slight play in steering coloum top bush

Pass 14 Jan 2010 74,070 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 66,784 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 60,583 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 55,933 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 52,543 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 52,543 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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R20 VFC is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R20 VFC, 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 R20 VFC registered?

R20 VFC is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R20 VFC safe to buy?

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