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R599 AGV

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,682 mi
Last recorded106,682 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 AGV
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 106,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 106,682 miles

Brake valve retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 96,476 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 87,088 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 86,971 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 79,542 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 71,975 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 71,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 69,060 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 62,821 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 58,307 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 58,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHT OUT OF SHAPE

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXI HOSE CRACKED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARMS ON LOCK TO LOCK CHECK

Pass 16 Aug 2005 50,229 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSION

FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES CRACKING

MINOR SHOCK LEAK OFFSIDE REAR

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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R599 AGV is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R599 AGV, 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 R599 AGV registered?

R599 AGV is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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