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R742 BSC

1997 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

67,526 mi
Last recorded67,526 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 BSC
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 67,526 miles

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

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

air filter pipe split

o/s inner steering arm

o/s/r floor holed

Fail 14 Oct 2013 67,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

air filter pipe split

fan belt bearing noise ? fan belt ?

front bumper slight movement

o/s inner steering arm

o/s/r floor holed

Pass 18 Oct 2012 56,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear handbrake levers not returning fully

brake pipes above fuel tank

Fail 15 Oct 2012 56,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear handbrake levers not returning fully

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

handbrake performance

rear handbrake levers not returning fully

Fail 13 Oct 2011 46,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

handbrake performance

rear handbrake levers not returning fully

Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,616 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 38,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 32,872 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 32,872 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,771 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 29,771 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

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

slight play at offside steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2007 23,662 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 23,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,068 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 20,619 miles

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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R742 BSC is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R742 BSC, 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 R742 BSC registered?

R742 BSC is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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