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R511 GOK

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

83,915 mi
Last recorded83,915 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 GOK
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 83,915 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ** Front to rear ** (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** 2mm ** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ** Spring mounting ** (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ** Front to rear ** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** 2mm ** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ** Spring mounting ** (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 83,914 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ** Front to rear ** (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** 2mm ** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ** Spring mounting ** (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ** Front to rear ** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** 2mm ** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ** Spring mounting ** (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 83,906 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Top Mounts (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Top Mounts (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Strong Advise Attention/Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Strong Advise Attention/Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Footbrake Performance Low/Advise Attention

Pass 21 Nov 2019 79,417 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 79,417 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 79,137 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 77,373 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 77,290 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 74,867 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 74,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 70,384 miles

Front Both outer CV gaiters damp

Nearside Rear Corrosion front suspension mount

Offside Rear Top spring mount seat area Heavy corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2016 70,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Both outer CV gaiters damp

Nearside Rear Corrosion front suspension mount

Offside Rear Top spring mount seat area Heavy corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,877 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 63,877 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 63,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside & nearside front flitch plates/inner wheel arches corroding

Offside front inner wheel arch cover insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 56,386 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 56,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 48,712 miles

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

backbox corroded

general corrosion around vehicle

Fail 30 Jan 2013 48,673 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

backbox corroded

general corrosion around vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2012 44,502 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 44,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 40,010 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front and rear discs corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2011 39,995 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front and rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 35,222 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,839 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 29,279 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 26,285 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 26,285 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 24,194 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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R511 GOK is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R511 GOK, 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.

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R511 GOK is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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