MOT Status
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of certain items.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive OIl leak from undertray and above. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread wells. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Leaking from joint with caliper flexi hose. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of certain items.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive OIl leak from undertray and above. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread wells. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (marked) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of inner arch (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Upper Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (marked) (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe in to load valve (marked) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of inner arch (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant level low
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant level low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
offside front tyre perishing
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
offside front tyre perishing
Bonnet stay faulty
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Rear silencer corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Bonnet stay faulty
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Rear silencer corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Bonnet stay faulty
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear silencer corroded
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
power steering pipes corroded at front
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
power steering pipes corroded at front
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R253 VJA is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 R253 VJA, 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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R253 VJA is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 18 August 1997.
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