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A4 PUR

1997 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,107 mi
Last recorded118,107 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 PUR
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 118,107 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 117,934 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 117,718 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 117,353 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 18 Nov 2022 117,353 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

general corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 17 Nov 2021 117,042 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 116,858 miles

parking brake effort only just met

underbody corrosion not to excess

Pass 30 Oct 2019 116,638 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 116,518 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 115,969 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 115,898 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 114,973 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 113,350 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 112,047 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 109,855 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 109,855 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust mount corroded

radiator in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2012 107,984 miles

engine cooling raideater core corroded & missing sections

front exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2012 107,984 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cooling raideater core corroded & missing sections

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 105,756 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 103,498 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 100,935 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 100,338 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 97,514 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 97,514 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 91,675 miles

Inside of front discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 91,675 miles

Inside of front discs corroded

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 88,671 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 88,671 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Inner face of front discs corroded

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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A4 PUR is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A4 PUR, 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 A4 PUR registered?

A4 PUR is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A4 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 PUR shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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