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R263 OUS

1998 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,020 mi
Last recorded104,020 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 OUS
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 104,020 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 104,012 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 102,865 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 93,897 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 87,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 77,448 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 68,191 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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R263 OUS is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R263 OUS, 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

How do I check the history of R263 OUS?

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What year was R263 OUS registered?

R263 OUS is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R263 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R263 OUS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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