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R236 LUF

1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,555 mi
Last recorded118,555 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo95,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 LUF
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe 20V Turbo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2007 118,555 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 104,595 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 104,420 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 93,296 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 93,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops out of mount brackets

How Reliable is the Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo?

Based on 740 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
5,564
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 127
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 38
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R236 LUF is a 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 95,634 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R236 LUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R236 LUF registered?

R236 LUF is a 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R236 LUF safe to buy?

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