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R229 OEN

1998 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,605 mi
Last recorded76,605 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 OEN
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 76,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 70,701 miles

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

exhaust deterioted

front window bottom n/side cracked

rear disc worn

Pass 17 May 2011 66,148 miles

cracking on o/side front tyre & wearing on edges

oil laying on under tray

Fail 3 May 2011 66,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

cracking on o/side front tyre & wearing on edges

oil laying on under tray

Pass 26 May 2010 62,657 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 62,657 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 57,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2009 57,014 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 56,550 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 55,593 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 52,277 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 52,277 miles

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

inbalance on front brakes

rear brake discs corroding on inner face

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 OEN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OEN, 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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R229 OEN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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