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H91 VAT

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,502 mi
Last recorded80,502 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH91 VAT
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 80,502 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 80,502 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 74,885 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 74,879 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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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H91 VAT is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H91 VAT, 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 H91 VAT registered?

H91 VAT is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is H91 VAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H91 VAT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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