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R769 EVL

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,906 mi
Last recorded88,906 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 EVL
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 88,906 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front c v boot weeping

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake hose ferrules rusty

front floor pans and jacking points rusty,veiwing of outer sills restricted by bodykit

front lower suspension arm front bushes showing signs of wear

rear radius arms rusty

vehicle has been lowered and fitted with after market exhaust system

vehicle has been tested elsewhere

vehicle has had new catalyst fitted

wheels are different front and rear

Fail 11 Oct 2017 88,906 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlights polished at time of test (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front c v boot weeping

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake hose ferrules rusty

front floor pans and jacking points rusty,veiwing of outer sills restricted by bodykit

front lower suspension arm front bushes showing signs of wear

rear radius arms rusty

vehicle has been lowered and fitted with after market exhaust system

vehicle has been tested elsewhere

vehicle has had new catalyst fitted

wheels are different front and rear

Fail 21 Sep 2017 88,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All suspension components rusty

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in side wall

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty all round (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 86,387 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 86,376 miles

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

Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 82,878 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

emmisions just in spec

Pass 25 May 2010 78,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

o/s steering inner rack end has slight play

Pass 28 May 2009 73,948 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 73,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 72,703 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 72,703 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 67,313 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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R769 EVL is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R769 EVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R769 EVL registered?

R769 EVL is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R769 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R769 EVL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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