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R969 AWT

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,233 mi
Last recorded85,233 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 AWT
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 85,233 miles

suspension bushes worn , perished

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

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

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 84,974 miles

suspension bushes worn , perished

underside age related corrosion to body

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 84,802 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 84,778 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 83,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

suspension bushes worn , perished

suspension components corroded

underside age related corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2021 82,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coil springs corroded

suspension bushes deteriorated not resulting in any movement

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2020 81,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 80,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 79,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres perished

all coils springs corroded

all suspension bushes deteriorated not resulting in any movement

Pass 14 Jan 2017 77,702 miles

all coil springs corroded

all suspension bushes perished , not resulting in any movement

tyres perished

Pass 20 Jan 2016 76,102 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 76,102 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported RUBBER (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO COMENSATOR VALVE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 75,183 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 75,171 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 72,721 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,644 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 68,870 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 67,587 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 66,070 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 64,023 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 64,023 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 61,812 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 61,812 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 58,237 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R969 AWT is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 93,876 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 R969 AWT, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R969 AWT registered?

R969 AWT is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R969 AWT safe to buy?

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