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R75 NAE

1998 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

132,810 mi
Last recorded132,810 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 NAE
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 132,810 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 132,804 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 131,977 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 131,946 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 129,450 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 129,445 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ball pin (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 128,413 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 128,413 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 127,507 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 127,479 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 125,966 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake performance low @ 18%

Fail 3 Oct 2019 125,966 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake performance low @ 18%

Pass 28 Sep 2018 123,152 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight leak front exhaust pipe

Pass 25 Sep 2017 120,925 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 120,899 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 118,913 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 118,912 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner of (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner of (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2015 116,703 miles

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

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

handbrake performance low @ 17%

Fail 9 Oct 2015 116,703 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

handbrake performance low @ 17%

Pass 21 Oct 2014 114,383 miles

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

centre n/s exhaust mount missing but exhaust still support

Pass 11 Nov 2013 111,865 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight noise n/s/r wheel

Pass 8 Nov 2012 107,935 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 104,869 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 98,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 92,615 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 92,615 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 80,112 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 80,112 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 73,656 miles

Both front lower suspension arm outer ball joint dust covers are split

Both front tyres are wearing around the inner edges, especially

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

Nearside rear tyre is wearing uneven around the inner tread

Pass 6 Sep 2006 67,859 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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R75 NAE is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 R75 NAE, 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.

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What year was R75 NAE registered?

R75 NAE is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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