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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T698 RARMOT history

T698 RAR is a black petrol Fiat Coupe first used on 17 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 90,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2025
Mileage
90,681 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T698 RAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T698 RAR was last recorded at 90,681 miles on 29 Apr 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,676 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 90,681 miles
  • 2022 – 89,286 miles
  • 2021 – 89,074 miles
  • 2020 – 87,102 miles
  • 2019 – 85,254 miles
  • 2016 – 85,109 miles
  • 2015 – 78,730 miles
  • 2014 – 70,783 miles
  • 2012 – 67,514 miles
  • 2011 – 62,034 miles
  • 2010 – 56,190 miles
  • 2009 – 52,378 miles
  • 2008 – 46,683 miles
  • 2006 – 40,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,681 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,681 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    90,681 miles
    Test number
    983700372515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail90,676 miles (+1,390)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,676 miles
    Test number
    164384944137
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass89,286 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,286 miles
    Test number
    531873596984
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes require adjustment/service
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail89,286 miles (+212)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,286 miles
    Test number
    164472577793
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes require adjustment/service
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass89,074 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    89,074 miles
    Test number
    634113559441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,102 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,102 miles
    Test number
    618835151699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,254 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,254 miles
    Test number
    906591055145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail85,249 miles (+140)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,249 miles
    Test number
    818093042652
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass85,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,109 miles
    Test number
    754242900702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail85,109 miles (+10)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,109 miles
    Test number
    252594853445
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail85,099 miles (+6,369)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,099 miles
    Test number
    718845664933
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass78,730 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    78,730 miles
    Test number
    216625565020
    • NoteCar has been undersealed

  13. Fail78,629 miles (+7,846)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,629 miles
    Test number
    197205165424
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCar has been undersealed

  14. Pass70,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,783 miles
    Test number
    196773564039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,783 miles (+3,269)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,783 miles
    Test number
    747193564002
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass67,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,514 miles
    Test number
    939211322299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,513 miles (+5,479)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,513 miles
    Test number
    695531622232
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass62,034 miles (+5,844)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    62,034 miles
    Test number
    337270151296
    • NoteFront brake disc pads almost to limit

  19. Pass56,190 miles (+18)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    56,190 miles
    Test number
    602210590197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Fail56,172 miles (+3,794)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,172 miles
    Test number
    594447280195
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass52,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,378 miles
    Test number
    302270299118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,378 miles (+5,695)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,378 miles
    Test number
    641169989144
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass46,683 miles (+6,002)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,683 miles
    Test number
    494228708020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,681 miles
    Test number
    690186086116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,681 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,681 miles
    Test number
    860386186138
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about T698 RAR

Does T698 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T698 RAR expired on 28 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T698 RAR?
The MOT on T698 RAR expired on 28 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T698 RAR done?
T698 RAR was recorded at 90,681 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2024, an average of 2,806 miles a year.
Has T698 RAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T698 RAR has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T698 RAR 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 T698 RAR find?
T698 RAR passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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