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R253 NOU

1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,502 mi
Last recorded88,502 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo90,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 NOU
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe 20V Turbo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 88,502 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 88,502 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 86,739 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 83,769 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 83,769 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 79,190 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 72,126 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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R253 NOU is a 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 90,625 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 R253 NOU, 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 28 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 R253 NOU registered?

R253 NOU is a 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R253 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 NOU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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