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R474 WLA

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,380 mi
Last recorded135,380 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 WLA
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 135,380 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 129,001 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 124,872 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 123,997 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2014 123,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 153,329 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 148,157 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 148,157 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 146,535 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 141,399 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 133,523 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 119,420 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 118,934 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 106,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r parking brake needs attension

Fail 7 Feb 2006 106,295 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s/r foot brake effort on limit

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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R474 WLA is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R474 WLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R474 WLA registered?

R474 WLA is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R474 WLA safe to buy?

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