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R903 BAX

1997 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,015 mi
Last recorded87,015 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 BAX
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 87,015 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 83,730 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 83,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 80,125 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

parking brake /slightly down on effort

Pass 30 Dec 2008 80,125 miles

parking brake /slightly down on effort

Pass 24 Dec 2007 76,215 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 76,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 71,966 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 71,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 68,721 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2005 68,721 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R903 BAX is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R903 BAX, 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 R903 BAX registered?

R903 BAX is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R903 BAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R903 BAX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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