CarVerify

Free Car Check

R846 LCG

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

150,034 mi
Last recorded150,034 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 LCG
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 150,034 miles

aux belt in poor condition

coil spring corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f floor bent up

o/s/f fog lamp inop

slight deterioration in brake flexible/corrosion on ferrules

slight wear in front suspension arm bushes

steering rack/oil cooler pipes corroded

underside corroded

wipers poor

Fail 2 Nov 2018 150,034 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to rear arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

aux belt in poor condition

coil spring corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f floor bent up

o/s/f fog lamp inop

slight deterioration in brake flexible/corrosion on ferrules

slight wear in front suspension arm bushes

steering rack/oil cooler pipes corroded

underside corroded

wipers poor

Fail 4 Oct 2018 150,034 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired lever siezed (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm canvas showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front floor chassis bent up

all brake discs very badly corroded and worn ( do now )

both rear wheel bearings not tested

corrosion underside

corrosion underside

free play hand brake

fuel tank straps rusty

most suspension deteriorated and bushes

o/s/f and both rear coil springs rusty

steering rack pipes rusty

wipers poor

Pass 4 Nov 2016 145,459 miles

Front brake discs corroding inside

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

Nearside Rear tyre low outside edge

Offside Front chassis damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroding

Offside Front inner wing corroding

Offside Front panel corroding

Offside Front tyre inner edge

Offside Front wing damaged

Rear rear brake discs corroding inside

Rear rear suspension corroding

Rear rear valiance corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

fuel cap seal cracking

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2016 145,369 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired spring disconected (3.6.E.3)

fuel cap seal cracking

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside rear brake pipes corroding nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside rear tyre low outside edge

offside front body damage

offside front chassi dented in

offside front coil spring corroding

offside front inner wing and offside front panel corroding

offside front tyre inner edge worn smooth

rear back panel corroded

rear brake discs surface corrosion front brake discs inner faces corroding

rear suspension corroding

under trays fitted inspection limited

Pass 16 Oct 2015 140,038 miles

front crossmember corroding

front drop link bushes splitting

front exhaust mount cracked

front jack points weak

front reg plate marked

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside front tyre wall slight damage

nearside of windscreen damaged

nearside rear tyre edge wear

offside front coil spring corroding

offside sill corroding

power steering pipes corroding

rear boot floor corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

rear suspension corroding

Fail 7 Oct 2015 139,887 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

front jack points weak

front reg plate marked

nearside front brake pipe corroding

front crossmember corroding

front drop link bushes splitting

front exhaust mount cracked

nearside front tyre wall slight damage

nearside of windscreen damaged

nearside rear tyre edge wear

offside front coil spring corroding

offside sill corroding

power steering pipes corroding

rear boot floor corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

rear suspension corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2014 13,736 miles

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

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

covers under rear of vehicle

front droplink bushes split

front jack points weak

front panel and crossmember corroding

front reg plate marked

nearside of windscreen damage

nearside rear brake pads low

nearside rear tyre low on edges

offside front spring corroding

offside front tyre perished and low inside

offside middle sill corroding

power steering pipes corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 15 Oct 2014 137,367 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

covers under rear of vehicle

front droplink bushes split

front jack points weak

front panel and crossmember corroding

front reg plate marked

nearside of windscreen damage

nearside rear brake pads low

nearside rear tyre low on edges

offside front spring corroding

offside front tyre perished and low inside

offside middle sill corroding

power steering pipes corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2013 130,612 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

front number lpate deteriating

lower radiator brackets corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2013 130,600 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

front number lpate deteriating

lower radiator brackets corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 126,046 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 126,046 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 125,982 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 124,840 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 124,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 121,321 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 121,301 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 115,586 miles

offside front brake pad wear sensor wire is broken

Fail 27 Jul 2009 115,586 miles

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

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

offside front brake pad wear sensor wire is broken

Pass 31 Jul 2008 109,733 miles

front slam panel is corroded

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 28 Jul 2008 109,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front slam panel is corroded

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 2 Aug 2007 104,370 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2006 98,952 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 98,952 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S/R tyre repaired on inner edge ADVISE REPLACEMNT

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
Full Fiat Coupe reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R846 LCG is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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 LCG, 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 R846 LCG?

You can check the full history of R846 LCG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R846 LCG registered?

R846 LCG is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R846 LCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R846 LCG shows 25 tests with a 48% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R846 LCG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R846 LCG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.