CarVerify

Free Car Check

R420 XDB

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,803 mi
Last recorded114,803 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 XDB
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 114,803 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 114,012 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 114,012 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2020 112,167 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 108,750 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 106,236 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 104,391 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 103,609 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 103,178 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 102,859 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 102,018 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 95,401 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 95,394 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front discs rusted on braking surfaces

Pass 27 Feb 2008 92,234 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 82,869 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 76,551 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
Full Fiat Coupe reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R420 XDB is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R420 XDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R420 XDB?

You can check the full history of R420 XDB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R420 XDB registered?

R420 XDB is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R420 XDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 XDB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R420 XDB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R420 XDB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.