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RIW 6162

1998 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,448 mi
Last recorded89,448 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 6162
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 89,448 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 89,012 miles

Eml illuminated

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 88,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brake discs corroding

engine management light indicates a fault

slight leak at steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2016 88,619 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 88,619 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 88,468 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 88,089 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 87,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2013 87,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 87,073 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2012 87,072 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 86,157 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 86,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear discs corroded

plastic covers restricting view beneath vehicle (reference only)

Pass 21 May 2010 84,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake efficiency just passes at 16%

Fail 20 May 2010 84,886 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

parking brake efficiency just passes at 16%

Pass 26 Jun 2009 84,230 miles

hand brake just passes at 16%

Pass 24 Jun 2008 85,126 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 85,125 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake return spring missing offside rear caliper

Pass 3 May 2007 81,330 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2007 81,328 miles

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2006 80,283 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 80,283 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (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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RIW 6162 is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RIW 6162, 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 RIW 6162 registered?

RIW 6162 is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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