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R89 MKS

1997 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,679 mi
Last recorded50,679 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 MKS
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 50,679 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 50,666 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,991 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,987 miles

suspect alarm fault

Fail 26 Sep 2013 40,987 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

suspect alarm fault

Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,964 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 40,964 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs corroded and pitted to excess

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted to excess

Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

washers poor

Fail 14 Sep 2011 40,585 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,136 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

needs wiper blades

washers poor

Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,871 miles

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

n/side washer poor

rear o/side disc poor condition

slight play o/side front steering joints

Fail 2 Sep 2009 37,871 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

n/side washer poor

rear o/side disc poor condition

slight play o/side front steering joints

Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,998 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both front tyres perished, 205/50/15v

rear brakes poor

rear view mirror insecure

slight play in offside front steering rack

Fail 10 Sep 2008 35,996 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both front tyres perished, 205/50/15v

rear view mirror insecure

slight play in offside front steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,444 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 32,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside front steering rack

Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,492 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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R89 MKS is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R89 MKS, 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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R89 MKS is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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