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R418 BBW

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,073 mi
Last recorded132,073 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 BBW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 132,073 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 132,034 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 132,019 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner side

Fail 14 Nov 2017 132,019 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner side

Pass 14 Jul 2015 132,012 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 127,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs pitted

n/s/r bump stop broken

o/s/r bump stop broken

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 31 Jan 2011 127,418 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs pitted

n/s/r bump stop broken

o/s/r bump stop broken

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2009 124,284 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 124,275 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 115,333 miles

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

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

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

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

engine tray fitted,unable to check some components

nearside front brake disc corroding and pitted on inner face

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 19 Jun 2008 115,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine tray fitted,unable to check some components

nearside front brake disc corroding and pitted on inner face

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 5 Jul 2007 111,883 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 108,475 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 104,844 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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R418 BBW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R418 BBW, 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 R418 BBW registered?

R418 BBW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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