1997 Fiat Coupe 2.0L Petrol · R656 DDL
1997 Fiat Coupe (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 137,258 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FIAT COUPE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/11/2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,258 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
R656 DDL Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2019
- 137,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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R656 DDL Mileage History
- 06/12/2005101,232 mi
- 06/12/2005101,232 mi
- 11/12/2006110,728 mi+9,496 mi
- 12/01/2007110,902 mi+174 mi
- 23/02/200811,689 mi-99,213 mi
- 05/03/2009121,100 mi+109,411 mi
- 05/03/2009121,100 mi
- 16/03/2010126,665 mi+5,565 mi
- 15/04/2011129,868 mi+3,203 mi
- 05/05/2011129,870 mi+2 mi
- 16/06/2012131,135 mi+1,265 mi
- 05/12/2016132,237 mi+1,102 mi
- 10/04/2018133,938 mi+1,701 mi
- 18/05/2019137,258 mi+3,320 mi
Average of roughly 2,680 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R656 DDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Fiat Coupe (R656 DDL) between December 2005 and May 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
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