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J86 PRO

1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,099 mi
Last recorded12,099 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo95,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ86 PRO
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe 20V Turbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 12,099 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion to all brake disc

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 29 Feb 2008 121,096 miles

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

corrosion to all brake disc

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 8 Feb 2007 120,172 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 120,112 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 117,889 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo?

Based on 740 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
5,564
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 127
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 38
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J86 PRO is a 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 95,634 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 20V Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J86 PRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J86 PRO registered?

J86 PRO is a 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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