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R53 LMW

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,362 mi
Last recorded153,362 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 LMW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 153,362 miles

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

Oil leak

oil cooler pipes corroded

slight cracking on fuel cap seal

Fail 30 Jun 2010 153,360 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

oil cooler pipes corroded

slight cracking on fuel cap seal

Pass 28 Jul 2009 143,728 miles

both rear centre brake flexi hoses cracked

corrosion on rigid rear brake pipes around fuel tank area

front washer jets poor

fuel cap seal cracking

n/s/f tyre wearing quicker on inner edges

oil cooler pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2009 143,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear centre brake flexi hoses beginning to crack

corrosion on rear rigid brake pipes around fuel tank area

front brake discs heavily lipped and corroded

front brake pads 90% worn

fuel cap seal cracking

n/s/f tyre wearing quicker on outer edge

oil cooler pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2008 132,962 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 123,741 miles

bonnet prop ineffective

front number plate deteriorating

fuel cap seal deteriorating

poor performance on offside rear footbrake

Fail 28 Jun 2007 123,731 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

bonnet prop ineffective

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2006 112,147 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 112,134 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R53 LMW is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R53 LMW, 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 R53 LMW registered?

R53 LMW is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R53 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R53 LMW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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