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F14 TJN

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,934 mi
Last recorded112,934 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 TJN
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 112,934 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

under body weather sealed

Fail 25 Nov 2021 112,878 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre section loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick + excessive heat caused lining to break up (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced close to subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To limiter (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced close to subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To limiter (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 112,078 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 110,087 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front both tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 109,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 106,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 96,520 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 94,451 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 94,441 miles

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

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 92,455 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edges of tread

rear brake pads beginning to get low

Pass 18 Dec 2012 89,529 miles

both n/s and o/s brake pipes from flexi to caliper coroding slightly

oil leak from engine area

radiator coroding

Fail 13 Dec 2012 89,529 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both n/s and o/s brake pipes from flexi to caliper coroding slightly

oil leak from engine area

radiator coroding

Pass 13 Dec 2011 82,314 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust tail pipe corroded and holed

front brake discs corroded

general vehicle corrosion

n/s/r bump stop insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2011 82,312 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

bonnet gas struts do not hold bonnet up

exhaust tail pipe holed by corrosion

nearside rear suspension bump stop loose inside coil spring

offside parking brake recorded poor effort

rear surface of both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2010 79,681 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 76,523 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 72,419 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 69,254 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 69,250 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres are distorted

Pass 13 Dec 2006 66,428 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 61,127 miles

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

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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F14 TJN is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 F14 TJN, 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 F14 TJN registered?

F14 TJN is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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