Official DVLA Record

1997 Fiat Coupe 2.0L Petrol · R161 BWL

R161 BWL

1997 Fiat Coupe (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28/11/1997. Recorded mileage 128,685 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FIAT COUPE
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 26/02/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
128,685 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 26/02/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1998cc

R161 BWL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 26/02/2026
  • 128,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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R161 BWL Mileage History

  1. 27/02/2023127,951 mi
  2. 16/02/2024128,430 mi+479 mi
  3. 19/02/2025128,660 mi+230 mi
  4. 19/02/2025128,660 mi
  5. 26/02/2026128,685 mi+25 mi

Average of roughly 245 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R161 BWL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 08:49
MOT Analysis

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 1997 Fiat Coupe (R161 BWL) between February 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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