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R462 MMW

1998 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,968 mi
Last recorded109,968 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 MMW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 109,968 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades split

Fail 30 Dec 2010 109,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades split

Pass 23 Dec 2009 103,783 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 103,731 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 99,750 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 96,313 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 92,700 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R462 MMW is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R462 MMW, 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 R462 MMW registered?

R462 MMW is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R462 MMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R462 MMW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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