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R598 LGF

1998 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,832 mi
Last recorded80,832 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 LGF
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 80,832 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 80,832 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 80,387 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 80,286 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not the correct size (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 76,827 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 76,485 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 75,770 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 75,757 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 75,755 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect small (6.3.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 73,174 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 68,318 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 115,693 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 95,433 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 95,428 miles

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

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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R598 LGF is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Black 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 R598 LGF, 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 R598 LGF registered?

R598 LGF is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R598 LGF safe to buy?

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