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R841 HWC

1997 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,822 mi
Last recorded116,822 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 HWC
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2015 116,822 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

off side rear outer sill getting weak/corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 133,720 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 133,688 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 130,787 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 123,628 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 115,910 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 109,171 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 102,630 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 94,587 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 94,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f disc worn

Pass 13 Feb 2006 87,373 miles

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

Rear brake load sensor valve siezed

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 HWC is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HWC, 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 R841 HWC registered?

R841 HWC is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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