1997 Fiat Coupe 2.0L Petrol · R154 BBY
1997 Fiat Coupe (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 75,390 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT COUPE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R154 BBY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 75,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R154 BBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Fiat Coupe (R154 BBY) between August 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
R154 BBY Mileage History
- 04/08/202271,455 mi
- 09/08/202374,436 mi+2,981 mi
- 16/07/202675,378 mi+942 mi
- 02/09/202675,390 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 965 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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