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R998 BSU

1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,189 mi
Last recorded71,189 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo95,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 BSU
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe 20V Turbo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 71,189 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear screen wash not working.

Fail 1 Aug 2008 71,189 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

Engine oil leak.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear screen wash not working.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 66,368 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 59,287 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 54,132 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 54,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo?

Based on 740 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
5,564
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 127
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 38
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R998 BSU is a 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 95,634 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R998 BSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R998 BSU registered?

R998 BSU is a 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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