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R841 GAN

1997 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,435 mi
Last recorded114,435 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 GAN
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 114,435 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside sill damaged.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 114,341 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2018 114,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 114,148 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 113,393 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 111,966 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 111,937 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust catching handbrake cable

Pass 24 Jul 2014 110,660 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 110,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 110,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 107,742 miles

bonnet struts weak

both front brake hoses crakcing and poor conditionbut not to cords

both headlamps deteriated and reducing light output.on limit

front washers poor

n/s/f brake senser damaged

n/s/r sill damaged

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s/r bump stop poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2012 107,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bonnet struts weak

both front brake hoses crakcing and poor conditionbut not to cords

both headlamps deteriated and reducing light output.on limit

front washers poor

n/s/f brake senser damaged

n/s/r sill damaged

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s/r bump stop poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2011 103,115 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 97,963 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat slight lose

Fail 27 Mar 2010 97,963 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat slight lose

Pass 18 Mar 2009 91,964 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 86,070 miles

as per original test

Fail 17 Mar 2008 86,070 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 29 Mar 2007 80,864 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside washer pipe poor and split

offside lower ball joint front rubber cover split

side damage nearside sill

Pass 31 Mar 2006 72,962 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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R841 GAN is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R841 GAN, 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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R841 GAN is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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