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R622 CGK

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,149 mi
Last recorded91,149 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 CGK
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 91,149 miles

Central Centre exhaust rubber broken.

Front Both front drop link rubbers showing signs of perishing, not to excess.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp image slightly effected but not to excess.

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of going out of shape, not to excess. 205/50/16

Oil leak, but not excessive Engune oil leak, not to excess. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 91,143 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Centre exhaust rubber broken.

Front Both front drop link rubbers showing signs of perishing, not to excess.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp image slightly effected but not to excess.

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of going out of shape, not to excess. 205/50/16

Oil leak, but not excessive Engune oil leak, not to excess. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 91,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear inner sill area slightly corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch area corroded but not to excess

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner ill area slightly corroded

Rear Brake disc's corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2018 91,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear inner sill area slightly corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch area corroded but not to excess

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner ill area slightly corroded

Rear Brake disc's corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 91,073 miles

BOTH FRONT FLOORS CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

BOTH FRONT SHOCKS SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Fail 5 Sep 2017 91,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH FRONT FLOORS CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

BOTH FRONT SHOCKS SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 5 Sep 2016 91,034 miles

RAD DAMAGE. AIR CON RAD LEAKING

Fail 26 Aug 2016 91,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

RAD DAMAGE. AIR CON RAD LEAKING

Pass 25 Aug 2015 82,619 miles

both front head lamps slightly worn but not to excess

both rear tyres slightly out off shape but not to excess.

front under body slightly corroded but not to excess

Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,314 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 75,824 miles

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

both front tyres slightly low on inner edges but not to excess

near side rear tyre worn slightly low but not to excess

Fail 27 Aug 2013 75,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres slightly low on inner edges but not to excess

near side rear tyre worn slightly low but not to excess

Pass 18 Aug 2012 74,189 miles

pin hole in n/s/f c.v gaiter

rear brake pads getting low

general condition of suspension is rusty

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

front suspension arms rusty but not to excess

Pass 11 Aug 2011 73,045 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition but not affecting performance

general condition of suspension is rusty

slight play in n/s steering

Fail 4 Aug 2011 73,022 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs in poor condition but not affecting performance

general condition of suspension is rusty

slight play in n/s steering

Pass 19 Aug 2010 70,113 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 70,113 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded but not to excess

Pass 20 Aug 2009 66,807 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 62,754 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007
Fail 23 Aug 2007 58,857 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 55,657 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 55,657 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)

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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R622 CGK is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R622 CGK, 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 R622 CGK registered?

R622 CGK is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R622 CGK safe to buy?

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