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R879 LUF

1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,518 mi
Last recorded6,518 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo90,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 LUF
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe 20V Turbo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 6,518 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 63,364 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 61,715 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,960 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 60,804 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 48,397 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 45,580 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 45,580 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 45,552 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,004 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 43,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 39,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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R879 LUF is a 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R879 LUF, 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 R879 LUF registered?

R879 LUF is a 1998 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R879 LUF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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