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R89 RHH

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,277 mi
Last recorded110,277 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 RHH
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 110,277 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 108,810 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 108,810 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 104,432 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Fail 10 Mar 2011 104,432 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Pass 21 Jan 2010 100,003 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 100,003 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

bonnet cannot be opened

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 13 Nov 2008 96,510 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 96,510 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 90,437 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 90,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 86,099 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 86,099 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 RHH is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RHH, 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 R89 RHH registered?

R89 RHH is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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