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R986 ECR

1998 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

139,227 mi
Last recorded139,227 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 ECR
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2023 139,227 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f inner floor pan starting to corrode

Pass 18 Aug 2022 137,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 132,845 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 132,843 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 128,595 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 125,126 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 125,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 121,938 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 121,936 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 119,433 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 113,634 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 108,703 miles

both front to rear brake pipes to compensator rusting

centre exhaust mount braket missing but exhaust still supported

Fail 6 Aug 2015 108,703 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front to rear brake pipes to compensator rusting

centre exhaust mount braket missing but exhaust still supported

Pass 22 Aug 2014 104,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 97,861 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 93,758 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 86,738 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 86,738 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 82,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust tail pipe missing.

front brake discs inner surfaces worn.

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 82,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe missing.

front brake discs inner surfaces worn.

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 75,647 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn.

Fail 13 Mar 2008 75,647 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 66,941 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2006 61,205 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 61,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R986 ECR is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R986 ECR, 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 R986 ECR registered?

R986 ECR is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 16 May 1998.

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