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A25 AFD

1997 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,749 mi
Last recorded152,749 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 AFD
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 152,749 miles

steering track rod end gaitors - perished

Pass 7 Jul 2020 152,567 miles

Front flexi brake hoses - perishing

Offside Front tyre - worn

Offside Rear tyre - worn inner edge

steering column - movement @ top

tyre valves - perished

Pass 4 Aug 2017 152,017 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 152,017 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 149,154 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 145,815 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 145,807 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 143,175 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 141,176 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 141,150 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 136,944 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 132,212 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 125,119 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 108,055 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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A25 AFD is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A25 AFD, 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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What year was A25 AFD registered?

A25 AFD is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is A25 AFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 AFD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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