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R853 HWC

1997 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,351 mi
Last recorded69,351 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 HWC
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 69,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 69,305 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop corroded

Offside Rear bump stop corroded

Pass 28 May 2016 69,212 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 64,101 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,618 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2013 62,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2011 62,613 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 62,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 56,745 miles

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

centre exhaust mount missing

nearside rear bumpstop rubber insecure

offside auxillary belt cover missing

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 16 Nov 2006 53,939 miles

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

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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R853 HWC is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R853 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 R853 HWC registered?

R853 HWC is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R853 HWC safe to buy?

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