MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,362 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
oil cooler pipes corroded
slight cracking on fuel cap seal
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
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
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
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
bonnet prop ineffective
front number plate deteriorating
fuel cap seal deteriorating
poor performance on offside rear footbrake
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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