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R809 HGJ

1997 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,920 mi
Last recorded74,920 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 HGJ
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,920 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 74,920 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 74,766 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 73,963 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 72,852 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 70,512 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 70,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 70,109 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 67,316 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 67,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 63,666 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 57,030 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 48,965 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 47,600 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 35,719 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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R809 HGJ is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R809 HGJ, 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 R809 HGJ registered?

R809 HGJ is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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