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R859 LCG

1998 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

139,941 mi
Last recorded139,941 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 LCG
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 139,941 miles

Both sills covered with plastic

Pass 3 May 2023 135,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 123,540 miles

front + rear floor rusty

front suspension rusty

rear suspension rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2022 123,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 121,878 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion building up along both sills but not affecting the structural integrity

Pass 24 Mar 2020 120,406 miles

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

corrosion underside

Fail 23 Mar 2020 120,405 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion underside

Pass 12 May 2017 120,132 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 119,474 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 119,474 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 117,060 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 116,929 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 111,557 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 105,252 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 97,715 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 91,158 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 84,521 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 78,003 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 68,859 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 61,365 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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R859 LCG is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 86,702 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 R859 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 28 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R859 LCG registered?

R859 LCG is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R859 LCG safe to buy?

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