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R573 KTV

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,224 mi
Last recorded142,224 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 KTV
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 142,224 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 142,224 miles

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 140,540 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2013 140,507 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2012 131,642 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 131,642 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 124,782 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 116,149 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 116,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 107,733 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2009 107,733 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 98,224 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 98,224 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 90,177 miles

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

slight play in n/s rear swinging arm

Pass 1 Mar 2006 82,918 miles

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

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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R573 KTV is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R573 KTV, 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 R573 KTV registered?

R573 KTV is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R573 KTV safe to buy?

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