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R249 OBD

1998 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,821 mi
Last recorded74,821 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 OBD
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 74,821 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 71,403 miles

Bonnet struts inop

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 71,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack from offside seal (2.3.3b)

Bonnet struts inop

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front sidelight/indicator lamp filled with water

all brake disc faces corrored

Pass 21 Mar 2017 71,039 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 70,764 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,495 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,613 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 68,910 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 68,910 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 68,354 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 68,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 67,515 miles

OS Wiperblade split

OSF/NSF Track rod arm has slight play

Pass 11 May 2010 65,821 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 63,354 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 61,471 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 58,771 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 51,931 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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R249 OBD is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 R249 OBD, 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 R249 OBD registered?

R249 OBD is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R249 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R249 OBD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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