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R961 DGN

1998 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,385 mi
Last recorded155,385 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 DGN
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 155,385 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 150,131 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 150,131 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 138,428 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 129,087 miles

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

Coolant leak

Cracked front registration plate

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside rear bumpstop loose in coilspring

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion on body and all engine and suspension components in and around engine bay as well as underneath vehicle

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Apr 2008 129,080 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside rear bumpstop loose in coilspring

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion on body and all engine and suspension components in and around engine bay as well as underneath vehicle

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Apr 2007 119,702 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 118,407 miles

Front 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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R961 DGN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R961 DGN, 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 R961 DGN registered?

R961 DGN is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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