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R85 THY

1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,146 mi
Last recorded110,146 miles
Recorded on14 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo90,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 THY
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe 20V Turbo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2007 110,146 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 110,066 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)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

tail end exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 May 2006 102,213 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 102,213 miles

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

jacking damage to n/s and o/s front chassis sections

n/s front tyre low on pressure

rear exhaust system rusty

slight sidemovement in handbrake lever

How Reliable is the Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo?

Based on 740 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
5,564
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 127
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 38
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R85 THY is a 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 90,625 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 20V Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R85 THY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R85 THY registered?

R85 THY is a 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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