MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,676 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
battery flat
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine running lumpy
front no.plate poor
high handbrake travel
injection light on
nsf tyre wall damaged
surface corrosion to rear discs
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear wiper split
How Reliable is the Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo?
Based on 740 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R249 STH is a 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 R249 STH, 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 R249 STH registered?
R249 STH is a 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R249 STH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R249 STH shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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