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R516 EHD

1998 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,067 mi
Last recorded113,067 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 EHD
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 113,067 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 113,027 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 103,939 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 103,939 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 88,740 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 76,013 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 69,211 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 69,211 miles

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

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

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

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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R516 EHD is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R516 EHD, 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 R516 EHD registered?

R516 EHD is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R516 EHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 EHD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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