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R624 LVV

1998 Fiat Coupe

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

210,807 mi
Last recorded210,807 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR624 LVV
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 210,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 210,275 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 204,479 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 204,468 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 201,403 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 201,396 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Apr 2012 199,291 miles

coolent level below minumum

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre worn inner edge close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear inner edge

offside front tyre close to wear bars

offside rear brake effort weak

Fail 2 Apr 2012 199,280 miles

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

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

coolent level below minumum

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre worn inner edge close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear inner edge

offside front tyre close to wear bars

offside rear brake effort weak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 196,251 miles

offside inner cv boot split

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake efforts slightly low

nearside rear coil spring top rubber mounting not in correct position

Pass 20 Mar 2010 192,018 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 179,025 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 179,025 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

handbrake cable too tight

Pass 20 Mar 2008 169,582 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 169,582 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

under tray insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2006 148,339 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 148,250 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R624 LVV is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R624 LVV, 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.

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What year was R624 LVV registered?

R624 LVV is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R624 LVV safe to buy?

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