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R402 BWW

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,617 mi
Last recorded107,617 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 BWW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 107,617 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 105,834 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 105,834 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 104,077 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 104,077 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Both middle and rear exhaust hangers cracked and perished

Both rear bump stops adrift

Oil leak

Rear discs pitted

Slight corrosion to front discs

Some brake pipes may need changing by the next mot

Pass 23 Jun 2009 102,875 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 100,503 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 98,331 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear discs slightly worn and corroded

unable to check under engine area properly due top plastic coverings

Pass 1 Jun 2006 94,923 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 94,923 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R402 BWW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 R402 BWW, 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 R402 BWW registered?

R402 BWW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R402 BWW safe to buy?

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