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R281 CUR

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,900 mi
Last recorded85,900 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 CUR
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 85,900 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 85,870 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 85,821 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 85,422 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 85,414 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 85,404 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 85,341 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to underneath of car

Fail 16 Jun 2017 85,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 84,881 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,395 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 82,260 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 78,715 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,683 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 68,598 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 61,070 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 54,378 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,327 miles

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

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

slight crack in front number plate (letters)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 44,243 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 44,238 miles

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

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

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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R281 CUR is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R281 CUR, 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 R281 CUR registered?

R281 CUR is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R281 CUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R281 CUR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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