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R873 UKP

1998 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,538 mi
Last recorded89,538 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 UKP
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 89,538 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing nearside & offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 89,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing nearside & offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 89,348 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 89,245 miles

discs brake pipes headlamp lenses suspension bushes underbody surface corrosion slight play steering rack

Pass 30 Nov 2019 88,660 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement several (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2018 87,358 miles

front bushes weak

Pass 5 Dec 2017 86,069 miles

pads

Pass 5 Dec 2016 84,898 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 83,493 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust //

Pass 14 Nov 2014 81,346 miles

rear pads , exhaust mounting

Pass 2 Dec 2013 79,422 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 76,606 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 74,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear bump stops insecure

Fail 2 Dec 2011 74,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear bump stops insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2010 72,927 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 72,108 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 70,508 miles

both rear bump stops loose in side springs

Fail 12 Aug 2008 70,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops loose in side springs

Pass 11 Aug 2007 68,758 miles

both rear bump stops detached.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 63,591 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 63,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade split

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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R873 UKP is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R873 UKP, 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 R873 UKP registered?

R873 UKP is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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