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R234 OEP

1997 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,325 mi
Last recorded133,325 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 OEP
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 133,325 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe covered in underseal

Fail 28 Mar 2024 133,320 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 133,157 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 132,825 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 132,805 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2017 132,387 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 121,033 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 109,242 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 98,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 96,551 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 94,352 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 91,871 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 90,904 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 87,013 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 83,782 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 77,842 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 68,660 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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R234 OEP is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R234 OEP, 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 R234 OEP registered?

R234 OEP is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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