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R955 BDX

1998 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,013 mi
Last recorded90,013 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 BDX
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 90,013 miles

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 88,283 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 87,941 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 87,931 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 86,735 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 86,706 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 84,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 84,858 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing and bay area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 83,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides ant corroded at ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension parts corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2020 83,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides ant corroded at ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 81,505 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides and corroded at ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at union (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2018 81,390 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Service brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 17 May 2017 81,230 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Nearside front steering rack boot deteriorated.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 5 May 2016 80,990 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 4 May 2016 80,989 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 1 May 2015 80,811 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Gearbox oil leak.

Fail 1 May 2015 80,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Gearbox oil leak.

Pass 23 May 2014 80,596 miles

Both rear bump stops broken.

Both rear springs corroded.

Nearside front steering rack boot deteriorated.

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

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

Tailpipe of exhaust corroded.

Unable to inspect rear seat belts due to items on seat.

Pass 17 May 2013 80,413 miles

noise on front suspensoin

Pass 17 May 2012 79,967 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 79,533 miles

Tail pipe of exhaust corroded.

Fail 19 May 2011 79,533 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 78,682 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 77,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2009 77,935 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2008 77,025 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 76,048 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 75,091 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 75,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

front brake discs corroded slightly

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 4 May 2005 73,884 miles

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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R955 BDX is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R955 BDX, 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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R955 BDX is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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