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R962 UTF

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,958 mi
Last recorded89,958 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 UTF
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 89,958 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 89,797 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 89,740 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 89,615 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 89,425 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 89,018 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 88,711 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 88,515 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 88,011 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 87,071 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,142 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 86,142 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 84,603 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 83,293 miles

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

hole in exhaust tail pipe

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Mar 2014 83,150 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 81,745 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hole in exhaust tail pipe

Pass 12 Mar 2012 80,816 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 80,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 78,963 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 10 Mar 2010 76,963 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 76,892 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 73,552 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 73,552 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 69,554 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 65,100 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 60,234 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 60,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R962 UTF is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R962 UTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R962 UTF registered?

R962 UTF is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R962 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R962 UTF shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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