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J50 NXB

1997 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

119,199 mi
Last recorded119,199 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 NXB
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 119,199 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 112,744 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 107,399 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 101,746 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 100,370 miles

Slight oil leak under vehicle.

Fail 2 Jul 2021 100,327 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 99,822 miles

Slight oil leak under vehicle.

Fail 5 Jun 2020 99,652 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak under vehicle.

Pass 29 Jun 2019 96,247 miles

Front brake wear indicaters loose.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 96,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front brake wear indicaters loose.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 95,872 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 95,360 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 94,861 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 93,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 92,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 86,349 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 84,512 miles

Nearside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Slight damage to front number plate

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Sep 2011 84,512 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Screen washers weak due to leaking

Slight damage to front number plate

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Sep 2010 80,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 80,695 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,899 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 72,607 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 69,405 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 66,152 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 66,152 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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J50 NXB is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J50 NXB, 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 J50 NXB?

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What year was J50 NXB registered?

J50 NXB is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is J50 NXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 NXB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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