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R42 PBC

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,095 mi
Last recorded135,095 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 PBC
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 135,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension Strut Housing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body to Load Valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load Valve to Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 135,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Wipers Not Tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens Opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall Split(s) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens Opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Due to Load Sensing Valve Fault or Both Calipers Siezed (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also Support Rubber is detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Green Lamps Fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Green Lamps Fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension Strut Housing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body To Load Valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load Valve to Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 133,226 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 133,176 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

all 4 brake discs surface corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2015 133,174 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all 4 brake discs surface corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 132,444 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 132,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

both front brake flex hose showing signs of chaffing

corrosion on nearside rear brake disc

exhaust centre section heat shield loose

front brake discs near wear limit

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

wear on rear brake discs

Pass 16 Dec 2010 113,713 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 108,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak offside front

rust to nearside front floor to sill area

Fail 5 Dec 2009 108,594 miles

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

exhaust front pipe /manifold leak slight blow

nearside front floor to sill rusty

oil leakage offside front area

Fail 26 Nov 2009 108,594 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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)

exhaust front pipe /manifold leak slight blow

nearside front floor to sill rusty

oil leakage offside front area

Pass 13 Nov 2008 94,889 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)

front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2008 94,687 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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 4 Oct 2007 80,261 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake flexi starting to crack in the rubber

Pass 27 Oct 2006 68,913 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn unevenly

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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R42 PBC is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R42 PBC, 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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R42 PBC is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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