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R828 JTE

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,868 mi
Last recorded156,868 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 JTE
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 156,868 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 156,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 156,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 153,599 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 153,596 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (box) (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 152,355 miles

rear service brake effort quite low

Pass 4 Sep 2015 147,026 miles

rear brake effort only just met

slight play steering rack

Fail 2 Sep 2015 147,022 miles

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2014 142,959 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust deteriorated

jacking damage n/s/f floor+chassis

Fail 15 Sep 2014 142,956 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorated

jacking damage n/s/f floor+chassis

Fail 5 Aug 2014 142,942 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 139,811 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 135,440 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 135,440 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 131,163 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 126,614 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front underpan insecure refit as req.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 120,592 miles

rear bump stops loose o/s n/s

play o/s rack end

Pass 4 Aug 2008 113,810 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 108,195 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 108,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in o/s steering rack. safe check in 4 months ?.

Fail 28 Jul 2006 101,143 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 101,143 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 94,592 miles

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

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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R828 JTE is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R828 JTE, 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 R828 JTE registered?

R828 JTE is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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