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R23 MAP

1998 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,264 mi
Last recorded81,264 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 MAP
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 81,264 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 80,365 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 79,308 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 78,156 miles

Slight corrosion to both front inner wings

Pass 5 Dec 2017 77,513 miles

Offside Front Caliper brake pipe union excessively corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2016 75,665 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 73,905 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 71,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 71,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust down pipe slightly corroded and slight blow

slight corrosion on both front inner wings

slight corrosion on floors

Fail 9 Jul 2012 70,462 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust down pipe slightly corroded and slight blow

nearside rear brake efficiency slightly low

slight corrosion on both front inner wings

slight corrosion on floors

Pass 11 Jul 2011 67,663 miles

bonnet stay innop

front brake in balance close to max limit

front disc worn slightly

rear discs corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2011 67,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bonnet stay innop

front brake in balance close to max limit

front disc worn slightly

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 65,168 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 65,136 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s bonnet stay insecure

n/s/r brake disc corroded inner face

rear tyres wearing irregular

Pass 22 Jun 2009 60,419 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear footbrake efficiency slightly low

offside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,060 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 58,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 55,225 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake imbalance

Fail 8 Jun 2007 55,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 51,061 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre close to limit

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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R23 MAP is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R23 MAP, 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 R23 MAP registered?

R23 MAP is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R23 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 MAP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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