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R82 ANO

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,576 mi
Last recorded84,576 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 ANO
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 84,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 83,867 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 83,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 83,842 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 83,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 81,200 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 77,809 miles

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

Power steering rack has slight leak

Fail 18 Nov 2020 77,808 miles

Brake valve inadequately mounted (1.1.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system To load Sens Valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 73,581 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 70,662 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 70,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 70,285 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired rear slightly siezed (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 69,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,691 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,820 miles

Brake pad wear sensor wiring broken n/s/f + o/s/f

bonnet hydraulic struts weak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,994 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 66,168 miles

Both Pad Worning Wire's Are Broken

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Coolant leak

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Disc's Corroded On Inner Edge

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

O/S/F Wiper Deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Wiper Split

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Sep 2009 65,059 miles

Both Front Pad Warning Wires broken

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Oct 2008 64,536 miles

Both Lower Arm Ball Joints Boots Split

Front Pad Warning Wires Broken

Pass 16 Nov 2007 63,778 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 62,591 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 62,582 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R82 ANO 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 82.6%.

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 R82 ANO, 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 R82 ANO registered?

R82 ANO is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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