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A16 ONT

1997 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,570 mi
Last recorded33,570 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 ONT
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 33,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 33,451 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 29,980 miles

c/o slow to drop and irratick

exhaust is rusty

headlamps have deteorated

rear discs are rusty (surface)

rear of inner sills are rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2022 26,175 miles

bonnet struts need replacing

c/o slow to drop

exhaust is rusty

metal brake pipes are rusty in places

rear springs are rusty

underside is rusty in places esp sills and suspension

Fail 22 Aug 2022 26,175 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing c/s (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

bonnet struts need replacing

c/o slow to drop

exhaust is rusty

metal brake pipes are rusty in places

rear springs are rusty

underside is rusty in places esp sills and suspension

Pass 17 Sep 2021 22,511 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 22,507 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 18,588 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 17,124 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 16,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear going to nearside. corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear going to offside ,corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 15,915 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 15,387 miles

front wipers ripped at ends

Fail 18 May 2016 15,387 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wipers ripped at ends

Pass 16 Jun 2015 13,770 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 11 May 2015 13,763 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2014 13,258 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 11,831 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 11,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 11,383 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 10,992 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 10,671 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 10,200 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 9,868 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 9,688 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 9,488 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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A16 ONT is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A16 ONT, 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.

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A16 ONT is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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