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M555 XBY

1997 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,150 mi
Last recorded128,150 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 XBY
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 128,150 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 126,939 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 125,687 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 125,665 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 124,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 122,775 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 121,311 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 118,689 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

several segments of centre stop lamp inoperative

Fail 28 Apr 2008 118,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

several segments of centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 26 Apr 2007 116,855 miles

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

wiper linkage worn but not severely effecting operation

Fail 24 Apr 2007 116,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wiper linkage worn but not severely effecting operation

Pass 11 Apr 2006 111,525 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 111,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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M555 XBY is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M555 XBY, 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

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What year was M555 XBY registered?

M555 XBY is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is M555 XBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 XBY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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