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T286 RGK

1999 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

89,264 mi
Last recorded89,264 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Coupe84,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT286 RGK
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 89,264 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 89,252 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 89,158 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 89,127 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 89,106 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 89,096 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x1 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 88,823 miles

Central 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))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 88,811 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Central 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))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 88,043 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 87,848 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

sml oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2018 87,848 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

sml oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2018 87,427 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 85,587 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner shoulders

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

NSR tyre sidewall has age related cracking (2005 tyre)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 85,585 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front tyres wearing low on inner shoulders

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

NSR tyre sidewall has age related cracking (2005 tyre)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 82,469 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 80,159 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 77,123 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 74,837 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 73,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 70,977 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 67,010 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 64,102 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 59,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 59,219 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 54,675 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Mar 2006 50,424 miles

slight oil leak on gearbox.

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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T286 RGK is a 1999 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 84,611 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 T286 RGK, 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 27 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 T286 RGK registered?

T286 RGK is a 1999 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T286 RGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T286 RGK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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