1997 Fiat Coupe 2.0L Petrol · R809 FNB
1997 Fiat Coupe (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 122,253 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2017.
- Make & Model
- FIAT COUPE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Sept 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,253 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R809 FNB Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2016
- 122,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R809 FNB 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 (R809 FNB) between September 2006 and April 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
R809 FNB Mileage History
- 08/09/200671,381 mi
- 01/11/200780,762 mi+9,381 mi
- 05/11/200780,960 mi+198 mi
- 19/12/200884,636 mi+3,676 mi
- 14/12/200995,118 mi+10,482 mi
- 08/07/201197,057 mi+1,939 mi
- 04/09/2012102,998 mi+5,941 mi
- 04/10/2012103,054 mi+56 mi
- 05/10/2012103,054 mi
- 03/10/2013107,888 mi+4,834 mi
- 22/09/2014116,448 mi+8,560 mi
- 22/09/2014116,448 mi
- 11/04/2016122,249 mi+5,801 mi
- 19/04/2016122,253 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,292 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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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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