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R768 DVV

1997 Fiat Coupe

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,918 mi
Last recorded98,918 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 DVV
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 98,918 miles

all 4 coil springs rusty

both sides inner sill corroded

vehicle under side rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2016 98,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 97,363 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 93,890 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 90,571 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 86,054 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 78,204 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 71,458 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 61,928 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 55,095 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 55,095 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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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R768 DVV is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R768 DVV, 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 R768 DVV registered?

R768 DVV is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R768 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R768 DVV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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