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GOB 978N

1997 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,718 mi
Last recorded53,718 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOB 978N
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 53,718 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 53,480 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 53,277 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 52,969 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 52,528 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 52,232 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,663 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 50,985 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 50,498 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 50,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2011 49,885 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 49,885 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 49,220 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 May 2010 49,220 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 May 2009 47,819 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 46,660 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,526 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 43,676 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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GOB 978N is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GOB 978N, 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 GOB 978N registered?

GOB 978N is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is GOB 978N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOB 978N shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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