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W297 RLD

2000 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,648 mi
Last recorded110,648 miles
Recorded on24 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Coupe81,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 RLD
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2026 110,648 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 109,390 miles
Pass 12 May 2024 109,353 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 109,248 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2022 108,392 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 107,548 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 104,942 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 103,176 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 99,114 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 99,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 96,051 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 92,008 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 87,630 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 87,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 85,612 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 81,479 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 81,479 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 77,331 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 71,303 miles

n/s & o/s rear disks slightl pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2009 63,481 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 63,481 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 56,508 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 49,006 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 40,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

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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W297 RLD is a 2000 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W297 RLD, 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 W297 RLD registered?

W297 RLD is a 2000 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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