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R785 JKH

1997 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,762 mi
Last recorded150,762 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 JKH
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 150,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x on n/s/f floor (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 150,762 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x on n/s/f floor (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 146,714 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 146,713 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake insecure flexi pipe (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 143,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately filler is cracking (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately filler is cracking (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 143,073 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately filler is cracking (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately filler is cracking (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2018 143,073 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 139,117 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 130,753 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 120,665 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 11,105 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 11,103 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 104,598 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 104,597 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 96,296 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 91,034 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 90,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 86,274 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 86,205 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 81,816 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 81,767 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 7,656 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 76,555 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 70,264 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 62,576 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 JKH is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R785 JKH, 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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R785 JKH is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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