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R447 BBJ

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,217 mi
Last recorded144,217 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 BBJ
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 144,217 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

parking brake only just met limits

Pass 22 May 2009 138,227 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 138,227 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 127,903 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 116,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet stay dampers not holding up

not all bulbs in rear window brake light working

Pass 28 Jun 2006 105,850 miles

note engine oil leak offside area

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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R447 BBJ is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 86,702 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 R447 BBJ, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R447 BBJ registered?

R447 BBJ is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R447 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R447 BBJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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