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R711 TRH

1998 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,741 mi
Last recorded79,741 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 TRH
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 79,741 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 79,735 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 79,698 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 79,685 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 79,629 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 79,610 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2019 79,463 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 78,165 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 78,963 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 78,650 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 77,479 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,791 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 74,626 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 74,626 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 73,735 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 73,733 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 70,461 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 67,162 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 57,868 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres nearing wear indicators

Pass 13 May 2009 57,868 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres nearing wear indicators

Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,342 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 45,082 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 45,082 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 43,261 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R711 TRH is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R711 TRH, 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 R711 TRH registered?

R711 TRH is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is R711 TRH safe to buy?

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