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R661 BJN

1998 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

126,563 mi
Last recorded126,563 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 BJN
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 126,563 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 125,723 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 124,810 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 124,806 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 123,732 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 121,982 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 119,578 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 119,047 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 119,047 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 116,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 116,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 105,661 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 105,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 105,315 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 105,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 102,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside washer jet not positioned correctly

Pass 30 Oct 2013 97,872 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 93,992 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 93,992 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,749 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 89,746 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 85,790 miles

Front brake pad warning wires not connected.

Rear suspension bump stops insecure.

Surface corrosion to rear brake discs on inner braking surfaces.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 81,651 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 76,298 miles

offside and nearside rear discs corroded on inner surfaces.

Fail 3 Oct 2007 72,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear suspension bump stop insecure.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 72,364 miles

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

offside rear suspension bump stop insecure.

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 10 Oct 2006 68,079 miles

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

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

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

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

travel in hand brake

Pass 10 Oct 2006 68,079 miles

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

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

travel in hand brake

Pass 13 Oct 2005 63,376 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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R661 BJN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R661 BJN, 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 R661 BJN registered?

R661 BJN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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