1998 Fiat Coupe 2.0L Petrol · R48 VKK
1998 Fiat Coupe (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 91,713 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT COUPE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R48 VKK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 91,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R48 VKK Mileage History
- 24/05/202589,673 mi
- 05/06/202691,691 mi+2,018 mi
- 12/06/202691,694 mi+3 mi
- 06/08/202691,701 mi+7 mi
- 19/08/202691,713 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 1,648 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R48 VKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Fiat Coupe (R48 VKK) between May 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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