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R245 JJO

1998 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,659 mi
Last recorded65,659 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 JJO
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 65,659 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 65,376 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 65,355 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 64,648 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 130,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2012 130,492 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 119,108 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 119,108 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 107,909 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 107,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 96,157 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 96,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 83,185 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 82,921 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 69,408 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 64,476 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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R245 JJO is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R245 JJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R245 JJO registered?

R245 JJO is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R245 JJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 JJO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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