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G1 MPP

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

99,424 mi
Last recorded99,424 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 MPP
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 99,424 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box and centre box corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 99,424 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box and centre box corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 99,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 99,314 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corroded rear and centre exhaust boxes

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion under wheel arch liner

Perished front brake flexi hoses

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 99,268 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 99,268 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 98,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 98,931 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 98,665 miles

Corroded rear exhaust boxes

General under body corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2018 98,665 miles

Corroded rear exhaust boxes

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

General under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2017 97,441 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front lamps require a polish (1.7.5a)

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake flexi pipe perishing

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad wearing thin. (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 95,233 miles

Exhaust system corroded and outer skin pealing of on exhaust boxes

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 95,233 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust system corroded and outer skin pealing of on exhaust boxes

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 92,693 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 90,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 18,790 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 85,687 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 82,980 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

White smoke emitted from exhaust when hot.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 80,218 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 80,214 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres well worn on inner edges.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 77,053 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 77,048 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Both handbrake cables operate unevenly

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

Front brake discs corroded

O.S.F inner drive shaft seal leaking

O.S.R brake disc bearing surface very poor on inner edge

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Fail 1 Jul 2008 74,202 miles

Centre and rear exhaust box outer skins heavily corroded

Nearside Front Lower Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Passengers front seat adjuster runner is incorrectly fitted, seat remains secure.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,202 miles

Centre and rear exhaust box outer skins heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Passengers front seat adjuster runner is incorrectly fitted, seat remains secure.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 70,518 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 67,177 miles

ALL ROAD TYRES WORN OFF ON INSIDE EDGES

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN RUSTED AWAY

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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G1 MPP is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G1 MPP, 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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G1 MPP is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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