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R901 VJB

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,987 mi
Last recorded134,987 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 VJB
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 134,987 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 134,987 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 134,642 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 126,935 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 117,200 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 117,200 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 104,251 miles

both rear foot brake efforts low

nearside rear disc scaled on inner edge

oil leak

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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R901 VJB is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R901 VJB, 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 R901 VJB registered?

R901 VJB is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R901 VJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R901 VJB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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