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R801 LFG

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,421 mi
Last recorded125,421 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 LFG
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 125,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 123,950 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 123,950 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 122,827 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 122,681 miles

Nearside Rear exel is resty

Nearside Rear tyer is not very good

Offside Rear exil is resty

front no plaat need to change

oil liking from engin

Fail 3 Oct 2018 122,675 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer boot insecure

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 120,191 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

engine, gearbox and turbo leaking oil

radiator very poor condition and evidence of leaking

Fail 23 Aug 2017 120,191 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

engine, gearbox and turbo leaking oil

radiator very poor condition and evidence of leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2016 117,174 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Various parts corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2016 117,174 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Various parts corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 114,264 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 114,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 110,196 miles

brake hoses perished/deteriorated

brake pipes slightly corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

hand brake weak

harsh corrosion underside of car in places

oil leak

smoke from exhaust

Pass 7 Jun 2013 105,464 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 105,464 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 98,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 98,075 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front wear indcater wire broken

Pass 27 Aug 2010 92,370 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 92,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 87,951 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 87,951 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 83,444 miles

both front brake hoses poor condition

slight play n/s front track rod end

Fail 19 Dec 2007 83,444 miles

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

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

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

both front brake hoses poor condition

slight play n/s front track rod end

Fail 12 Dec 2007 83,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 79,366 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 79,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R801 LFG is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R801 LFG, 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 R801 LFG registered?

R801 LFG is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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