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R698 AWY

1997 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

116,775 mi
Last recorded116,775 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 AWY
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2006 116,775 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 116,775 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake flexi perishing

Fail 10 Aug 2006 115,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Outer Upper Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2005 107,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer fouling bumper

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2005 107,492 miles

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

rear silencer fouling bumper

slight damage to windscreen

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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R698 AWY is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 93,876 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 R698 AWY, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R698 AWY registered?

R698 AWY is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R698 AWY safe to buy?

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