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R495 WLA

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,670 mi
Last recorded112,670 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 WLA
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 112,670 miles

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

Underside corroded

Pass 24 May 2022 112,580 miles

Underside corrosion

Pass 8 May 2021 112,479 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2019 111,213 miles

Slight underside corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2011 110,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

rear brake discs scorred

Pass 9 Oct 2009 106,676 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 101,387 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 101,387 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

white smoke on fast idle

Pass 24 Sep 2007 95,473 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 88,000 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 80,879 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 80,662 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R495 WLA is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R495 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.

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What year was R495 WLA registered?

R495 WLA is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R495 WLA safe to buy?

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