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R981 VEL

1998 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,952 mi
Last recorded110,952 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 VEL
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 110,952 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 110,420 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 107,331 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 86,465 miles

All four brake discs corroded ,vehicle has been stood

Front nearside fog lamp lens broken

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Jun 2009 86,465 miles

All four brake discs corroded ,vehicle has been stood

Front nearside fog lamp lens broken

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Apr 2008 85,068 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 82,141 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 78,993 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 78,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively 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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R981 VEL is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R981 VEL, 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 R981 VEL registered?

R981 VEL is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R981 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R981 VEL shows 9 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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