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R160 VTF

1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,606 mi
Last recorded112,606 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo90,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 VTF
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe 20V Turbo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 112,606 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 112,606 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 106,611 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 101,484 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 101,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 95,568 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 95,467 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2005 95,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R160 VTF is a 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 90,625 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 20V Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R160 VTF, 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 28 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 R160 VTF registered?

R160 VTF is a 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R160 VTF safe to buy?

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