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R622 HNV

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,174 mi
Last recorded137,174 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 HNV
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 137,174 miles

both handbrake cable outer casings deteriorated

both rear brake pipes to flexs corroded

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe to caliper

damage on nearside rear tyre sidewalls

front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

nearside inner driveshaft joint near wear limit

oil leak from engine

slight blow from exhaust manifold

Fail 4 Apr 2011 136,774 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

slight blow from exhaust manifold

slight judder on front brakes

wear in front brake discs

both handbrake cable outer casings deteriorated

both rear brake pipes to flexs corroded

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe to caliper

damage on nearside rear tyre sidewalls

front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

nearside inner driveshaft joint near wear limit

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Apr 2010 117,460 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 105,245 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 105,245 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 99,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r and n/s/r spring bump stops debonded

Pass 29 Dec 2006 91,040 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 91,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight lift in offside rack end

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 HNV is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red 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 R622 HNV, 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 HNV registered?

R622 HNV is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R622 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R622 HNV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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