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R704 KAD

1997 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,419 mi
Last recorded203,419 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 KAD
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 203,419 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 203,299 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 202,202 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 202,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 200,392 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 199,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 May 2011 187,988 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 8 May 2010 178,022 miles

Exhaust slightly noisey

Slight oil leak from gearbox driveshaft seal

Pass 27 May 2009 167,678 miles

O/S/R Tyre close to legel limit

Pass 28 May 2008 156,063 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 142,796 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 142,687 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 133,978 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 133,978 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 234,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 24 May 2006 133,978 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R704 KAD is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R704 KAD, 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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R704 KAD is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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