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R824 KFB

1998 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,427 mi
Last recorded97,427 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 KFB
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 97,427 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 97,373 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 96,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 96,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 96,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (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))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 95,988 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 95,416 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 94,394 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to nearside front chassis rail

slight corrosion to offside front chassis rail

Fail 5 Jun 2021 94,386 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside slower at increasing than offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole caused by corrosion where front ABS sensor bracket attaches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid bleed nipple on caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail corroded at same spot as offside but not yet excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from flexi hose join to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a lot of play but not yet considered excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper bearing has slight wear

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired return spring very worn recommend repair (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 93,078 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 93,075 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 83,235 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 83,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 80,485 miles

Emits blue smoke when revving but not excessive, Possible repair required

Fail 16 May 2017 80,483 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Emits blue smoke when revving but not excessive, Possible repair required

Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,711 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 72,992 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 72,992 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

radiator leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2006 64,416 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r bump stop broken, slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

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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R824 KFB is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 R824 KFB, 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 R824 KFB registered?

R824 KFB is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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