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Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,998 cc

R608 RFVMOT history

R608 RFV is a red petrol Fiat Coupe first used on 14 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2025
Mileage
81,425 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R608 RFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Coupe
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
14 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R608 RFV was last recorded at 81,425 miles on 1 Oct 2024, 142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,283 miles · 25 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
142 miles
Average per year
1,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,425 miles
  • 2023 – 81,283 miles
  • 2022 – 81,065 miles
  • 2021 – 80,383 miles
  • 2020 – 80,196 miles
  • 2019 – 80,126 miles
  • 2018 – 79,724 miles
  • 2017 – 79,720 miles
  • 2016 – 76,497 miles
  • 2014 – 69,175 miles
  • 2013 – 64,362 miles
  • 2012 – 63,289 miles
  • 2011 – 62,187 miles
  • 2010 – 59,650 miles
  • 2009 – 58,529 miles
  • 2007 – 58,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,425 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,425 miles (+142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    81,425 miles
    Test number
    417632998443
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass81,283 miles (+218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,283 miles
    Test number
    708279439014
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,065 miles (+682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,065 miles
    Test number
    690465291857
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,383 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    80,383 miles
    Test number
    917285003676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,196 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,196 miles
    Test number
    388692474865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,126 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,126 miles
    Test number
    773915796725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Fail80,126 miles (+402)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,126 miles
    Test number
    578477752343
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass79,724 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,724 miles
    Test number
    450405046354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail79,720 miles (+3,223)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,720 miles
    Test number
    177225699604
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBraking system leaking NSF Brake Caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureDirection indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Hazards will not turn off (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass76,497 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,497 miles
    Test number
    295272710151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail76,497 miles (+7,322)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,497 miles
    Test number
    228283479454
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass69,175 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    69,175 miles
    Test number
    659063254301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBonnet strut weak

  13. Fail69,175 miles (+15)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,175 miles
    Test number
    867983954391
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBonnet strut weak

  14. Fail69,160 miles (+730)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,160 miles
    Test number
    449710614314
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail68,430 miles (+4,068)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,430 miles
    Test number
    965903794280
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass64,362 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    64,362 miles
    Test number
    156716593234
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded but not to excess

  17. Fail64,361 miles (+1,072)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,361 miles
    Test number
    217964693289
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded but not to excess

  18. Pass63,289 miles (+1,102)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,289 miles
    Test number
    467320302304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs corroded on inner face
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer starting to crack
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  19. Pass62,187 miles (+2,537)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,187 miles
    Test number
    679021501377
    • NoteN/S/R brake disc corroding
    • NoteO/S/R brake disc corroding

  20. Pass59,650 miles (+1,121)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,650 miles
    Test number
    450493800492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake disc's corroded

  21. Pass58,529 miles (+22)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,529 miles
    Test number
    774045199295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass58,507 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    58,507 miles
    Test number
    983991477272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,428 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,428 miles
    Test number
    531312117228
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about R608 RFV

Does R608 RFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R608 RFV expired on 30 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R608 RFV?
The MOT on R608 RFV expired on 30 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R608 RFV done?
R608 RFV was recorded at 81,425 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2024, an average of 1,339 miles a year.
Has R608 RFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R608 RFV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on R608 RFV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R608 RFV find?
R608 RFV passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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