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144,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested bulb inop (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front surface cracking to both tyre outer walls
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
parking brake only just met limit
Emissions not tested bad fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injector seals (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
parking brake only just met limit
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
both headlamp lenses starting to fade
some sideways movement to handbrake lever
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
both headlamp lenses starting to fade
some sideways movement to handbrake lever
Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion radiator support member (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear back plate corroded
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake load sensing valve inoperative seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion radiator support member (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear back plate corroded
Radiator leaking
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Radiator leaking
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Radiator Leaking
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Radiator Leaking
Slight Corrosion by Offside Front Subfame Mounting
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front & Rear Brake Discs in Poor Condition
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Radiator Leaking
Slight Corrosion by Offside Front Subfame Mounting
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Airbag light on
Corrosion in boot floor
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear tyre has adverse wear
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Radiator and mounting corroded
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear subframe mountings corroded
Rear suspension components corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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R951 STA is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 R951 STA, 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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R951 STA is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 July 1998.
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