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R76 WBY

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,034 mi
Last recorded104,034 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 WBY
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 104,034 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 99,149 miles

discs corroded

exhaust corroded

washers poor

Pass 11 Nov 2008 92,547 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

anti roll bar bushes perished

both front cv boots perished

hand brake high

oil leak

rear brake ferrulls corroded

rear brake pipes started to corroded

rear discs corroded

under trays

wipers poor

Fail 5 Nov 2008 92,539 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

anti roll bar bushes perished

both front cv boots perished

hand brake high

oil leak

rear brake ferrulls corroded

rear brake pipes started to corroded

rear discs corroded

under trays

wipers poor

Pass 22 Nov 2007 86,444 miles

front shocks very stiff movement

Fail 15 Nov 2007 86,444 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

front shocks very stiff movement

Pass 14 Nov 2006 79,324 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 79,324 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking 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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R76 WBY is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R76 WBY, 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 R76 WBY registered?

R76 WBY is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R76 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R76 WBY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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