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R229 CUR

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

42,215 mi
Last recorded42,215 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 CUR
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 42,215 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tail pipe missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 40,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tailpipe missing

Fail 24 Oct 2023 40,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tailpipe missing

Pass 19 Oct 2022 40,045 miles

Tailpipe missing

Fail 19 Oct 2022 40,045 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tailpipe missing

Pass 13 Oct 2021 39,571 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust tip broken off rear box but not effecting emmissons

Pass 13 Oct 2020 39,142 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 37,618 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 36,489 miles

Oil leak ()

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

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 34,230 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 34,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 32,909 miles

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

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,459 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 26,184 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 24,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 24,772 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2012 20,866 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,866 miles

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

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

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2010 15,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 15,770 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 13,338 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,674 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 7,493 miles

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

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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R229 CUR is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 R229 CUR, 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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What year was R229 CUR registered?

R229 CUR is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is R229 CUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R229 CUR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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