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R630 PBU

1998 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,056 mi
Last recorded138,056 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 PBU
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 138,056 miles

Air filter loose

Both front headlights faded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly chafed All (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And exhaust rubber cracking (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front bumper loose in places

Handbrake travel

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Oil leaks

Rear axle bushers have slight play

Rear brake discs worn

Underside corrosion at sills and around rear axle

Underside corrosion in places

Fail 25 Mar 2017 137,890 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Air filter loose

Both front headlights faded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly chafed All (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And exhaust rubber cracking (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front bumper loose in places

Handbrake travel

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Oil leaks

Rear axle bushers have slight play

Rear brake discs worn

Underside corrosion at sills and around rear axle

Underside corrosion in places

Pass 23 Mar 2016 131,346 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 131,278 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 130,025 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 128,061 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2009 126,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 126,065 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 116,171 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 115,997 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 109,953 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 109,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f fog light out.

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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R630 PBU is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R630 PBU, 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 R630 PBU registered?

R630 PBU is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R630 PBU safe to buy?

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