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R378 UWR

1997 Fiat Coupe

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,029 mi
Last recorded165,029 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 UWR
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2025 165,029 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 165,029 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 164,904 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning stiff (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 160,457 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 158,608 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 158,608 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 153,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear foot brake effort low

Fail 25 Apr 2016 153,113 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

rear foot brake effort low

Pass 5 May 2015 146,659 miles

suspension bushes wearing,suspension components corroding

Fail 30 Apr 2015 146,658 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

suspension bushes wearing,suspension components corroding

Pass 7 May 2014 137,973 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering+slightly stiff,slight wheels damaged,suspension components corroding,cracks in windsreen,

Pass 2 Nov 2012 127,561 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

suspension components corroded,oil leaks,

Fail 30 Oct 2012 127,554 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

suspension components corroded,brake discs wearing,offside front brake hose perishing

Pass 9 Nov 2011 121,140 miles

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

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

cracks in windsreen

suspension components corroding,brake discs corroding,f/pads wearing,front brakes slight uneven,handbrake operation stiff,rear brakes+handbrake getting low on effort

Pass 17 Jan 2007 120,071 miles

1. nearside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Feb 2006 104,173 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 104,083 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front brake pads wearing low

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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R378 UWR is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 93,876 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 R378 UWR, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R378 UWR registered?

R378 UWR is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R378 UWR safe to buy?

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