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R427 BBW

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

172,197 mi
Last recorded172,197 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 BBW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 172,197 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 165,640 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 165,640 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2023 159,615 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 155,085 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 150,938 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 143,650 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 137,363 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 133,320 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 130,665 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 125,934 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 120,453 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 120,453 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 114,201 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 103,272 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 100,988 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 89,739 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 77,469 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 59,352 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 57,342 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 42,999 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 42,999 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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R427 BBW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R427 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R427 BBW?

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What year was R427 BBW registered?

R427 BBW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R427 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R427 BBW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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