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R23 LMW

1997 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,352 mi
Last recorded122,352 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 LMW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 122,352 miles

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

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

bottom of screen cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2009 122,280 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

bottom of screen cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2008 114,129 miles

ALL SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAKING SLIGHTLY

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHED/WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

SMALL EXHAUST LEAK

Pass 26 Mar 2007 105,330 miles

PLAY IN STEERING RACK

REAR BRAKE EFFIENCEY LOW

Pass 31 Mar 2006 96,419 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 96,419 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

LED lights out in high level brake light

air bag warning lamp staying on

o/s/r bump stop missing

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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R23 LMW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R23 LMW, 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 R23 LMW registered?

R23 LMW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R23 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 LMW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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