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R521 LHT

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,330 mi
Last recorded49,330 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 LHT
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 49,330 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 49,257 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 49,212 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 49,206 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 49,205 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,171 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 49,113 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 48,677 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 48,677 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 48,329 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 47,538 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 46,981 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 46,550 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,078 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 46,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,238 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 45,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,436 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,361 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 43,360 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 42,209 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 41,261 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 40,327 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 40,327 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R521 LHT is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R521 LHT, 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 R521 LHT registered?

R521 LHT is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R521 LHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 LHT shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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