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R687 GEW

1998 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,254 mi
Last recorded76,254 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 GEW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 76,254 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 74,048 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads 205/50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

previous welded repairs to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Mar 2025 74,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe at joint to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads 205/50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

previous welded repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2022 70,878 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2022 70,842 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

General underbody and components corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 66,336 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 65,779 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop loose

Fail 4 Jun 2019 65,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop loose

Pass 6 Jun 2018 63,545 miles

corrosion holes both rear outer sills

suspension bump adrift missing offside rear

Pass 20 Jul 2017 61,126 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under body corrosion in places

Fail 30 Jun 2017 61,093 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front floors corroded

both front tyre worn & on the limit

both rear sills corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2016 58,909 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 58,909 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 57,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 57,026 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 54,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 54,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 52,321 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 50,544 miles

both front brake discs very corroded

both front lower control arms are very corroded

both rear tyres perished

engine oil leak

f/n/s suspension is noisey

f/o/s bottom ball joint has slight play

front number plate will need attention

r/o/s bump stop will need attention

rear o/s brake discs very corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2012 50,544 miles

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

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

both front brake discs very corroded

both front lower control arms are very corroded

both rear tyres perished

engine oil leak

f/n/s suspension is noisey

f/o/s bottom ball joint has slight play

front number plate will need attention

r/o/s bump stop will need attention

rear o/s brake discs very corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 46,547 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,151 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 40,197 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,116 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 28,985 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 28,985 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 GEW is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R687 GEW, 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 GEW registered?

R687 GEW is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R687 GEW shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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