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R529 VUX

1998 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,451 mi
Last recorded105,451 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 VUX
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 105,451 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 105,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

vehicle structure underneath corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 99,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 96,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear floor pan corroded

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2013 96,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear floor pan corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 91,877 miles

front + rear discs rusty

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 May 2011 86,715 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 81,047 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 77,432 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 77,425 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2008 73,412 miles

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

cam belt cover detatched

Pass 23 May 2007 70,260 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 65,941 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

fuel cap seal slightly perrished

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear exhaust mount slightly perrished

screw in offside rear tyre

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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R529 VUX is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R529 VUX, 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 R529 VUX registered?

R529 VUX is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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