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R249 OES

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,379 mi
Last recorded117,379 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 OES
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 117,379 miles

all shock absorbers corroding, front brake flexis cracking, all tyres cracking in tread, petrol tank straps corroding, exhaust system corroded

radiator corroded, battery loose, damage to n/s/f wheel arch cover, various dents and scratches to bodywork, oil on engine/gearbox, all coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2010 115,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 113,862 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 110,442 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 110,442 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 106,935 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 98,357 miles

EXHAUST CORROSION †TWO FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT †FRONT AND REAR DISC WEAR

Fail 8 Jun 2006 98,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW †REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE CLOSE TO LIMITS †

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 OES is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R249 OES, 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 R249 OES registered?

R249 OES is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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