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R54 LTO

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,830 mi
Last recorded96,830 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 LTO
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 96,830 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 96,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flex pipe and pressure valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 95,603 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 90,604 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 87,613 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 87,613 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 82,608 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 74,848 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 71,771 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 67,579 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 61,991 miles

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

n/s/r tyre lumpy

Pass 22 Jun 2006 54,473 miles

engine smokes quite a lot and only just got through emission test

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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R54 LTO is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R54 LTO, 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 R54 LTO registered?

R54 LTO is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R54 LTO safe to buy?

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