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N204 CRJ

1996 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,009 mi
Last recorded123,009 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN204 CRJ
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 123,009 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 122,964 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 117,878 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 117,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 111,700 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear bump stops are broken away and loose in rear springs.

Oil leak

Top suspension mounts are slightly rusty.

Fail 3 Jul 2008 111,567 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Both rear bump stops are broken away and loose in rear springs.

Oil leak

Top suspension mounts are slightly rusty.

Fail 29 Jun 2007 107,121 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 107,121 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 100,240 miles

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

noise when rotating o/s/r wheel

Fail 15 May 2006 100,086 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

battery tray bolt loose

slight noise from o/s/r brake when rotating wheel

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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N204 CRJ is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 90,924 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 N204 CRJ, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N204 CRJ is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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