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R785 BBW

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

195,973 mi
Last recorded195,973 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 BBW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 195,973 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 181,841 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 166,588 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 166,576 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 152,035 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 137,401 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 119,681 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 119,045 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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R785 BBW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R785 BBW, 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 R785 BBW registered?

R785 BBW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R785 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R785 BBW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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