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J560 UPE

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,206 mi
Last recorded67,206 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ560 UPE
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 67,206 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 65,699 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 63,636 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 60,250 miles

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

front tyres perished in grooves of tread

play in both front seats

Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bump stops broken

rear tyres pereished

Fail 13 Apr 2017 55,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bump stops broken

rear tyres pereished

Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,324 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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J560 UPE is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J560 UPE, 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 J560 UPE registered?

J560 UPE is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is J560 UPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J560 UPE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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