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R51 DCP

1998 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,107 mi
Last recorded102,107 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 DCP
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 102,107 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 100,999 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 100,999 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 97,522 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 96,008 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 96,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

corrosion underbody

osf tyre worn

Pass 20 Apr 2010 91,453 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 91,453 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 88,339 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 84,778 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 81,684 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 78,587 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 78,536 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R51 DCP is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Black 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 R51 DCP, 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 R51 DCP registered?

R51 DCP is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R51 DCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R51 DCP 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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