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R214 POB

1997 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,990 mi
Last recorded129,990 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 POB
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 129,990 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 129,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 125,790 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under body slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Feb 2018 124,459 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 124,459 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jan 2018 124,393 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2017 121,066 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 118,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 109,482 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust braket broken

Pass 4 Feb 2013 103,646 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 100,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 100,325 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 97,293 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 97,293 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 93,511 miles

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

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

both front chassis legs damaged

n/s rear bump stop broken

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 26 Nov 2008 89,583 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 86,652 miles

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

bonnet struts weak

offside front brake pad wear wire broken

offside front floor pan dented

Pass 16 Nov 2006 83,757 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 79,890 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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R214 POB is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R214 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 R214 POB registered?

R214 POB is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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