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LUI 6001

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

97,060 mi
Last recorded97,060 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 6001
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2010 97,060 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 87,085 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 87,082 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 86,385 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 86,385 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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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LUI 6001 is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 LUI 6001, 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 LUI 6001?

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What year was LUI 6001 registered?

LUI 6001 is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is LUI 6001 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUI 6001 shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LUI 6001 have outstanding finance?

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