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R587 VEG

1998 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,565 mi
Last recorded140,565 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 VEG
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 140,565 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 140,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 133,895 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front chassis channels dented

o/s & n/s sill seams dented due to impropper jacking

oil cooler bump support pannel corroded, in front of o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 14 Sep 2013 133,895 miles

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

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

both front chassis channels dented

o/s & n/s sill seams dented due to impropper jacking

oil cooler bump support pannel corroded, in front of o/s/f wheel arch

Fail 15 Jul 2013 133,890 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

exhaust system extended very close under fuel tank

o/s & n/s/f sill to floor seams damaged due to improper jacking

o/s chassis channel dented-badly

oil cooler bump support panel corroded, at front of o/s/f wheelarch

poor weld repairs to o/s/r floor, appears seam welded

Pass 29 May 2012 130,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 124,822 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 124,822 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 118,941 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 112,642 miles
Fail 19 May 2009

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2008 104,300 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 89,698 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 71,021 miles

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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R587 VEG is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R587 VEG, 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 R587 VEG registered?

R587 VEG is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R587 VEG safe to buy?

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