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R611 KMW

1997 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,030 mi
Last recorded144,030 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 KMW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 144,030 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear discs pitted

Pass 21 Apr 2010 142,174 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on the edges

Oil leak

Rear exhaust outer skin coroded in excess

Fail 20 Apr 2010 142,173 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on the edges

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear exhaust outer skin coroded in excess

Pass 1 May 2009 140,225 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on the edges

Sticker stuck on rear number plate

rear exhaust outer skin coroded in excess

Fail 18 Apr 2009 140,218 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on the edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sticker stuck on rear number plate

rear exhaust outer skin coroded in excess

Brake efficency not tested using tapley meter braake pipes leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2008 136,116 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust clamp missing from front/centre joint

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

Nearside rear and offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 136,011 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Exhaust clamp missing from front/centre joint

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

Nearside rear and offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 133,395 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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R611 KMW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R611 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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R611 KMW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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