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R839 KRR

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,180 mi
Last recorded64,180 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 KRR
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 64,180 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 63,578 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake Cable Fouling Against Exhaust

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 62,981 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Hand Brake Cable Fouling Against Exhaust.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 62,211 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 61,261 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 60,397 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 58,825 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 57,164 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 55,664 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,031 miles

Nearside Handbrake cable touching exhaust but has been insulated.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 52,839 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,173 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,218 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 48,683 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,918 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,725 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 40,966 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,561 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,888 miles

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

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

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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R839 KRR is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R839 KRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R839 KRR?

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What year was R839 KRR registered?

R839 KRR is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R839 KRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R839 KRR shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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