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R289 WGW

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,480 mi
Last recorded60,480 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 WGW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 60,480 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,346 miles

nsf tyre has run flat damage to inside shoulder

Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,334 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 60,327 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 60,221 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,221 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 60,205 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

rear pads are 50 percent worn discs are slightly pitted

Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,415 miles

air-bag warning light staying on

Fail 31 May 2012 54,415 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

air-bag warning light staying on

Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,456 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 52,405 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,228 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 47,228 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 46,617 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 46,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,237 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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R289 WGW is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R289 WGW, 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 R289 WGW registered?

R289 WGW is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R289 WGW safe to buy?

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