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R855 AGV

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,082 mi
Last recorded153,082 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 AGV
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 153,082 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 16 Mar 2013 152,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

plastic under engine tray is loose

Pass 20 Apr 2012 150,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 150,573 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 147,643 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc is corroded

offside rear brake disc is corroded

two main run brake pipes next to fuel tank are corroding

Fail 21 Mar 2011 147,643 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc is corroded

offside rear brake disc is corroded

two main run brake pipes next to fuel tank are corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2010 142,604 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres are wearing on inside and outside edges

nearside front wishbone front bush has slight movement but not excessive at time of test

Fail 13 Mar 2010 142,596 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres are wearing on inside and outside edges

nearside front wishbone front bush has slight movement but not excessive at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2009 136,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

main run brake pipe to limiter showing sighns of corrosion but not excessive

offise front inner wheel arch covered with oil

offside front short flexible brake hose has slight deformity to outer rubber casing but does not bulge under pressure

Fail 6 Feb 2009 136,451 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 132,889 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 132,889 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 125,470 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 104,358 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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R855 AGV is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R855 AGV, 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 R855 AGV registered?

R855 AGV is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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