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R656 EVF

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,608 mi
Last recorded119,608 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 EVF
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 119,608 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 117,251 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 116,937 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 138,721 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 138,720 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 137,748 miles

high level brake lamps has several segments not working

slight play in near side track rod end

Pass 26 Mar 2010 134,118 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 134,113 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 131,467 miles

Driver's seat belt fluffing slightly on edges.

One segment of high level rear brake light not working.

R/H front tyre and both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Slight play in nearside front lower ball joint and track rod end.

Slight play in offside steering track rod end.

Very minor cracking of both front flexi-brake hoses.

Very small chips in windscreen.

Fail 19 Mar 2009 131,467 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Driver's seat belt fluffing slightly on edges.

Oil level below minimun on presentation.

One segment of high level rear brake light not working.

R/H front tyre and both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Slight play in nearside front lower ball joint and track rod end.

Slight play in offside steering track rod end.

Very minor cracking of both front flexi-brake hoses.

Very small chips in windscreen.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 128,672 miles

One segment of the high level rear brake light not working.

R/H front lower ball joint worn and wouild recommend replacement. l/H front lower ball joint slightly worn.

R/H rear tyre is very close to the legal limit and L/H rear tyre is not far behind. Recommend replacement of both rear tyres.

Rear brake disc faces slightly corroded in keeping with the vehicle having been stood for a period of time.

Service brake efficiency on both rear brakes is a little on the low side. May require further checking.

Fail 15 Mar 2008 128,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 124,805 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 118,939 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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R656 EVF is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R656 EVF, 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 R656 EVF registered?

R656 EVF is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R656 EVF safe to buy?

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