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M88 YCE

1997 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,694 mi
Last recorded119,694 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 YCE
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 119,694 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 111,036 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 111,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 106,555 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 95,111 miles

various brake pipes and hoses corroded also slight play at o/s front trackrod end and all brake discs rusty both front tyres are on 1.6mm on outside edges

Fail 8 Feb 2008 95,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

various brake pipes and hoses corroded also slight play at o/s front trackrod end and all brake discs rusty both front tyres are on 1.6mm on outside edges

Pass 23 Dec 2006 80,109 miles

front brakes have 15% imbalance and slight fluctuations at n/s front brake

various brake pipes and hoses corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2006 80,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes have 15% imbalance and slight fluctuations at n/s front brake

various brake pipes and hoses corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2005 67,114 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 67,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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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M88 YCE is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M88 YCE, 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 M88 YCE registered?

M88 YCE is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is M88 YCE safe to buy?

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