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A12 VGH

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,501 mi
Last recorded137,501 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 VGH
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 137,501 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 137,452 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 132,095 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 132,095 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 126,322 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 121,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 116,647 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 112,431 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 105,412 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Coupe?

Based on 73,267 MOT tests across 6,722 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
3,394
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,743
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,861
brake recording little or no effort 3,763
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,410
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,269
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A12 VGH is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 93,876 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 VGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 VGH registered?

A12 VGH is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is A12 VGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 VGH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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