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B4 JBA

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

90,645 mi
Last recorded90,645 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 JBA
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 90,645 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 90,632 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 90,532 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 90,470 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 90,110 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 89,754 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,457 miles

Nearside centre floor corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2019 88,181 miles

Offside Rear brake starting to bind

Pass 19 Jan 2018 86,361 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 84,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated/loose

Fail 1 Feb 2017 84,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated/loose

Pass 3 Feb 2016 82,341 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 79,631 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,653 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 76,603 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 74,824 miles

rear exhaust corroded and starting to leak.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 72,046 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 70,077 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 68,225 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 66,301 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 64,232 miles

brake pipes showing very slight signs of corrosion

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 7 Feb 2007 62,066 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 60,135 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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B4 JBA is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 B4 JBA, 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

How do I check the history of B4 JBA?

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What year was B4 JBA registered?

B4 JBA is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is B4 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 JBA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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