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R91 DJX

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,625 mi
Last recorded91,625 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 DJX
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 91,625 miles

All steering and suspension componants corroded.

O/S/F Brake binding slightly.

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 91,613 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

All steering, suspension and braking componats corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 90,233 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 89,376 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 89,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine running rough

rear n/s and o/s brake hoses corroded on unions

Pass 3 Apr 2007 84,978 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 84,967 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs in poor condition

offside rear brake disc has poor pad contact

slight play in steering rack

various minor stone chips on windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2006 74,838 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R91 DJX is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R91 DJX, 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 R91 DJX registered?

R91 DJX is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R91 DJX safe to buy?

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