1997 Fiat Coupe 2.0L Petrol · R308 BFC
1997 Fiat Coupe (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28/08/1997. Recorded mileage 174,962 miles. MOT valid until 16/04/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FIAT COUPE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/04/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1998cc
R308 BFC Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 174,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R308 BFC Mileage History
- 04/08/200585,372 mi
- 21/08/200697,978 mi+12,606 mi
- 07/08/2007109,789 mi+11,811 mi
- 07/08/2007109,789 mi
- 30/07/2008120,821 mi+11,032 mi
- 05/08/2008120,921 mi+100 mi
- 30/07/2009132,990 mi+12,069 mi
- 17/08/2010144,523 mi+11,533 mi
- 23/08/2010144,544 mi+21 mi
- 29/07/2011156,760 mi+12,216 mi
- 17/08/2012168,636 mi+11,876 mi
- 08/08/2013170,884 mi+2,248 mi
- 14/08/2014171,266 mi+382 mi
- 18/04/2025171,370 mi+104 mi
- 10/04/2026174,962 mi+3,592 mi
Average of roughly 4,332 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
R308 BFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Fiat Coupe (R308 BFC) between August 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 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 (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
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