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R275 WBL

1998 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,151 mi
Last recorded134,151 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 WBL
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 134,151 miles

SRS light on.

centre exhaust mounting missing but exhaust is still supported.

front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Mar 2012 134,054 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

SRS light on.

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs coroded on inner

Pass 21 Feb 2011 123,152 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 115,627 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 115,627 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 115,626 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 111,891 miles

air bag light on / n/s/f flex brake hose cracking / rear brake discs rusting

Fail 22 Feb 2008 111,887 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

air bag light on / n/s/f flex brake hose cracking / rear brake discs rusting

Pass 7 Mar 2007 107,002 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 107,002 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

air bag light on rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Mar 2006 96,087 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 96,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R275 WBL is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R275 WBL, 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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R275 WBL is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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