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R268 UKP

1998 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,767 mi
Last recorded97,767 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 UKP
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 97,767 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 97,025 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 89,919 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 89,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 77,209 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 77,192 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 72,434 miles

Exhaust rear scilencer corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear inner edge more than rest of tyre

Nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside and offside rear bump stops detached

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Radiator deteriorated

Rear under-tray broke but secure

Fail 25 Jun 2012 72,434 miles

Exhaust rear scilencer corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear inner edge more than rest of tyre

Nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside and offside rear bump stops detached

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Radiator deteriorated

Rear under-tray broke but secure

Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,756 miles

Air-bag light on dash

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Radiator fins deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2011 65,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Air-bag light on dash

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Radiator fins deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,127 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,856 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 51,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag warning lamp is on

ofside rear bump stop is loose

possible sump plug leak

Pass 2 Jun 2008 46,613 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 34,153 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,923 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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R268 UKP is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R268 UKP, 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.

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What year was R268 UKP registered?

R268 UKP is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R268 UKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R268 UKP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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