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R954 DWT

1998 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,307 mi
Last recorded76,307 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 DWT
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 76,307 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 74,298 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 69,118 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 63,584 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 56,860 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 54,952 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 54,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R954 DWT is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R954 DWT, 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 R954 DWT registered?

R954 DWT is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R954 DWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R954 DWT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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