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R687 BNT

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,392 mi
Last recorded82,392 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 BNT
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 82,392 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 74,922 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs are worn and corroded

front offside steel brake pipe is corroded

nearside panel is damaged

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

rear nearside tyre is slightly deformed on the inside edge

rear offside suspension bump stops are insecure

Fail 8 Apr 2010 74,597 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs are worn and corroded

front offside steel brake pipe is corroded

nearside panel is damaged

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

rear nearside tyre is slightly deformed on the inside edge

rear offside suspension bump stops are insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2009 62,575 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 53,755 miles

rear brakes discs worn soon req's replaceing.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 49,123 miles

rear brake discs corroded. †n/s/f flexi brake hose slightly perished. †slight play in rack.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,674 miles

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

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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R687 BNT is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R687 BNT, 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 R687 BNT registered?

R687 BNT is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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