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R238 RAO

1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,531 mi
Last recorded170,531 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo95,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 RAO
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe 20V Turbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2007 170,531 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 158,344 miles

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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R238 RAO is a 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R238 RAO, 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 R238 RAO registered?

R238 RAO is a 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R238 RAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R238 RAO shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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