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R838 DGP

1998 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,134 mi
Last recorded138,134 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 DGP
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 138,134 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 137,515 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 136,926 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 136,241 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 135,498 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 134,491 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 132,894 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 132,680 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 132,680 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 131,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

under body covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2016 131,936 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2010 131,449 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 131,449 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 125,145 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 115,722 miles

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

see previous vt32 . also offside rear hand brake cable slightly sticky

Fail 23 Apr 2008 115,588 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel cap seal perished

nearside bonnet stay broken

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 18 Apr 2008

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel filler sealing ring deteriorating

nearside rear suspension bump stop broken

rear number plated deteriorating

Fail 12 Apr 2008 114,564 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel filler sealing ring deteriorating

nearside rear suspension bump stop broken

rear number plated deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2007 91,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 76,567 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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R838 DGP is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 R838 DGP, 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 R838 DGP registered?

R838 DGP is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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