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R588 KMW

1997 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,982 mi
Last recorded75,982 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 KMW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2010 75,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both bonnet stuts defective

brake warning light on dash

Pass 10 Nov 2009 74,082 miles

handbrake high travel but did meet mot limits

Fail 9 Nov 2009 74,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

handbrake high travel but did meet mot limits

Pass 12 Nov 2008 68,746 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 68,742 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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 58,276 miles

advises as per previous mot 07/06/07

Fail 7 Jun 2007 58,276 miles

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

dampness around steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2006 53,279 miles

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS RUSTY.

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE.

O/S/F BRAKE PAD INDICATOR WIRE HANGING DOWN.

O/S/F LOWER BALL PIN GAITER SLIT.

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN O/S/F SUSPENSION.

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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R588 KMW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 93,876 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 R588 KMW, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R588 KMW registered?

R588 KMW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R588 KMW safe to buy?

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