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R887 VBY

1997 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,427 mi
Last recorded139,427 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 VBY
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 139,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 138,094 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 136,519 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 136,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, into load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 131,141 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 131,071 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning spring broken (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 125,683 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 120,188 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 119,292 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 117,123 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 117,101 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2014 115,488 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 108,759 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 108,758 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 103,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 102,969 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 102,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 96,910 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 96,893 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 95,683 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 92,997 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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R887 VBY is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R887 VBY, 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 R887 VBY registered?

R887 VBY is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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