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R249 LNJ

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,683 mi
Last recorded161,683 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 LNJ
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 161,683 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody general corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2020 161,682 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody general corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2019 156,497 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly split

Fail 29 Oct 2019 156,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly split

Pass 2 Aug 2017 156,406 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 156,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 153,955 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 151,731 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 146,320 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 145,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R249 LNJ is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 93,876 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 R249 LNJ, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R249 LNJ is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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