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N255 MGH

1996 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,285 mi
Last recorded99,285 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 MGH
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 99,285 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 99,285 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 98,574 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 98,574 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 94,866 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 94,840 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 81,672 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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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N255 MGH is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N255 MGH, 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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What year was N255 MGH registered?

N255 MGH is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N255 MGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N255 MGH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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