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R448 HGK

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

54,436 mi
Last recorded54,436 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 HGK
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 54,436 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 53,934 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 53,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 53,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

middle silencer & rear box corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 19 Jul 2023 52,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking & slight distortion on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking & slight distortion on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

middle & rear exhaust silencers corroded but not leaking gases

Fail 19 Jul 2023 52,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking & slight distortion on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking & slight distortion on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

middle & rear exhaust silencers corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 29 Jul 2022 52,260 miles

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking gases

exhaust center box baffles deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2021 51,665 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 51,058 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 50,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 48,934 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 48,933 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,751 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 46,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a deep cut

Pass 2 Jul 2015 45,260 miles

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

Nearside front tyre large cut in tread

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2015 45,260 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside front tyre large cut in tread

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 44,185 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,196 miles

strong advise nearside front tyre tread slightly cut inside of tread

Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,228 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 41,237 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 39,713 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,713 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 38,408 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 36,996 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 35,631 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 33,985 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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R448 HGK is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R448 HGK, 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

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What year was R448 HGK registered?

R448 HGK is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R448 HGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R448 HGK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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