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R846 HWC

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,228 mi
Last recorded99,228 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 HWC
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 99,228 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 99,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 98,634 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 98,634 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 97,619 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 97,631 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 95,331 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 89,267 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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R846 HWC is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R846 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 R846 HWC registered?

R846 HWC is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R846 HWC safe to buy?

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