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R596 ENK

1998 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,867 mi
Last recorded37,867 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 ENK
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 37,867 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 37,859 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 37,705 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 37,705 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 37,685 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,947 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 35,908 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 35,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 34,839 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 34,838 miles

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

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

tracking out

Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,095 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 33,095 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 30,390 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 30,390 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,837 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 28,837 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 27,431 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 27,430 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 26,606 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 25,653 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,466 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 24,466 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 May 2005 22,738 miles
Fail 13 May 2005 22,738 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R596 ENK is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R596 ENK, 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 R596 ENK registered?

R596 ENK is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R596 ENK safe to buy?

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