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R848 AEV

1997 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,303 mi
Last recorded133,303 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 AEV
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 133,303 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 129,093 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 129,087 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

radiator showing signs of leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2007 119,301 miles

eng oil on min rear bump stops insecure n/s rear wheel buckled

Pass 25 Aug 2006 107,394 miles

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

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

rear spring bump stops insecure

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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R848 AEV is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R848 AEV, 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

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What year was R848 AEV registered?

R848 AEV is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R848 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R848 AEV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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