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R72 OAE

1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,058 mi
Last recorded78,058 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo95,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 OAE
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe 20V Turbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 75,320 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 72,193 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 68,016 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 68,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 62,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 52,533 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 48,084 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 40,850 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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R72 OAE is a 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R72 OAE, 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 R72 OAE registered?

R72 OAE is a 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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