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R878 WCF

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,688 mi
Last recorded108,688 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 WCF
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 108,688 miles

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

Rear Rear hand brake has only just meet its efficiency

Pass 5 Jun 2025 108,498 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front pad sensor wires not connected

Pass 2 Feb 2021 108,343 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 108,342 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 108,342 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Dangerous to drive.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 108,083 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 108,081 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 106,191 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 105,591 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 105,108 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 103,836 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 102,105 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 102,100 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 97,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 97,751 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 92,496 miles

o/s/r bump stop insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2011 87,412 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 85,439 miles

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

front brake discs worn

long travel on handbrake

temp repair to rear exhaust

Pass 12 Jun 2009 83,988 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

space saver wheel fitted as spare

Pass 14 Jun 2008 82,475 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 76,540 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 68,657 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside rear bump stops insecure

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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R878 WCF is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R878 WCF, 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 R878 WCF registered?

R878 WCF is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 16 May 1998.

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