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W256 RHY

2000 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,904 mi
Last recorded94,904 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Fiat Coupe81,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 RHY
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 94,904 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 94,898 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 94,190 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 94,083 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 94,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 93,015 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

brake pedal has slight travel

rear brake performance readings just above limit

underside of vehicle heavily wax oiled, not allowing full inspection of brake and suspension components

Pass 2 May 2018 91,562 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake test performance slightly low.

Rear Exhaust rubber perished.

Unable to fully inspect due to being undersealed

Pass 12 Apr 2017 90,945 miles

Front Brake disc's corroded

Front Sub frame corroded

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber mount perishing, but still secure

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 90,590 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 4 May 2016 90,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 1 May 2015 90,039 miles

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

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

front brake discs lightly corroded

front wiper blades split on the ends

rear brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 89,810 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 88,639 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 87,596 miles

slight corrosion on offside and nearside rear brake discs

Pass 27 Sep 2010 85,335 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

front brake discs poor

Pass 1 Oct 2009 84,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 81,458 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 81,422 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 77,226 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 71,489 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 62,825 miles

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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W256 RHY is a 2000 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 81,365 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 W256 RHY, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W256 RHY registered?

W256 RHY is a 2000 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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