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R48 VKK

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,701 mi
Last recorded91,701 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 VKK
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 91,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel capseal split

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

Underbody and brake lines covered in underseal

Fail 12 Jun 2026 91,694 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside hand brake cable routed incorrectly & touching exhaust

Fail 5 Jun 2026 91,691 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside hand brake cable routed incorrectly & touching exhaust

Pass 24 May 2025 89,673 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 89,363 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 84,101 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 81,838 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 80,458 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various under side corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 28 Apr 2012 77,425 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 77,425 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 72,562 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 68,529 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 63,576 miles

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

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

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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R48 VKK is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R48 VKK, 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 R48 VKK registered?

R48 VKK is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R48 VKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R48 VKK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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