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R720 BSC

1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,806 mi
Last recorded110,806 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo95,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 BSC
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe 20V Turbo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 110,806 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 110,792 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

bulze being emitted at idle and under accleration

Pass 24 Oct 2007 108,322 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 96,500 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo?

Based on 740 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
5,564
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 127
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 38
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R720 BSC is a 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 95,634 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R720 BSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R720 BSC registered?

R720 BSC is a 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R720 BSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R720 BSC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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