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M21 MAG

1997 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

96,938 mi
Last recorded96,938 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 MAG
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 96,938 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-50-16 cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-50-16 cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe on calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-50-16 cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak unable to assess with covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

different type and length of brake flexis fitted to nearside front and off side front

steering rack has slight oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2021 96,936 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to exhaust blocked (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-50-16 cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-50-16 cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe on calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-50-16 cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak unable to assess with covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

different type and length of brake flexis fitted to nearside front and off side front

steering rack has slight oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2021 96,928 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring snapped (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear of body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-50-16w cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-50-16w cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe on calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded behind shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-50-16w cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to assess with covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 96,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 96,416 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 95,688 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 95,688 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 95,401 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 95,358 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 94,963 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to LSV (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to LSV (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 93,867 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR X 2 TO LOAD VALVE (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 93,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR X 2 TO LOAD VALVE (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 92,572 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 91,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 91,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 89,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 88,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 87,116 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 85,358 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front seat back has slight movement in its fixings

Fail 9 Aug 2011 85,358 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs slightly grooved and pitted on inner sides

nearside front seat back has slight movement in its fixings

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2010 83,818 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 83,818 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 81,602 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 81,579 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 79,696 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 76,392 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 74,135 miles

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

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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M21 MAG is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 M21 MAG, 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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M21 MAG is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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