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R737 BLE

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,770 mi
Last recorded112,770 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 BLE
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 112,770 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 125,270 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 125,270 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 123,847 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 123,847 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)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 113,640 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 104,442 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 104,442 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 89,866 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 89,787 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 80,412 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 76,402 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres worn inner edge.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre - sidewall damage.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 76,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres worn inner edge.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre, sidewall damaged.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R737 BLE is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R737 BLE, 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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What year was R737 BLE registered?

R737 BLE is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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