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R717 VGM

1998 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,193 mi
Last recorded115,193 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 VGM
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 115,193 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 111,701 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 111,137 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 110,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2013 105,182 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 101,980 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 95,997 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 88,767 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 80,863 miles

front anti roll bar drop link bushes heavily perished

oil leaks

steering rack damp

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Jul 2006 77,125 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 77,064 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear discs corroded and worn

under trays fitted

front discs corroded and worn < advise replacement >

oil leaks

oil power steering resivour

rear brake hoses metal ends corroded

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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R717 VGM is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R717 VGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R717 VGM registered?

R717 VGM is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R717 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R717 VGM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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