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R770 AVX

1998 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,875 mi
Last recorded130,875 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 AVX
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 130,875 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Advise changing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Advise changing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 121,969 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 121,969 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

engine oil level low

nearside front steering rack gator damp

Pass 19 Jul 2018 116,852 miles

nearside and offside front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2018 116,852 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2017 113,316 miles

offside rear parking brake effort low

Pass 12 Jul 2016 110,549 miles

engine oil leak

front number plate deteriorating advice change

Pass 18 Jun 2015 103,398 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 103,398 miles

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 99,520 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear tyres worn/out of shape on inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2013 94,585 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 94,579 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses soft

Pass 2 Jul 2012 90,757 miles

front brake hoses soft

rear subframe bushes slightly worn

top engine stabilizer bush worn

Pass 28 Jun 2011 86,202 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,806 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant low oil low

front washers weak rear not working all wiper blades are in poor condition

Fail 14 Jun 2010 81,806 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant low oil low

front washers weak rear not working all wiper blades are in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2009 77,038 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 72,402 miles

Oil leak

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

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

o/s/r brake hose slightly twisted

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Jun 2008 72,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leeking under sump area

Pass 25 Jun 2007 65,160 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 58,166 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 58,166 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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R770 AVX is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 R770 AVX, 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 R770 AVX registered?

R770 AVX is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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