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N265 MGH

1996 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,437 mi
Last recorded88,437 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN265 MGH
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 88,437 miles

N/S/F Tyre bald on outter edge.

N/S/R Brake effort slightly low.

Some free play in both sides of steering rack.

Pass 19 May 2010 80,808 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear of vehicle damaged

Fail 18 May 2010 80,806 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear bump stops missing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear of vehicle damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2009 76,519 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 76,516 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 72,509 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 72,441 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 66,137 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 66,137 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

advise rear ex rubber condition+both rear tyres worn edges

Pass 29 Mar 2006 59,018 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 59,018 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N265 MGH is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N265 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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N265 MGH is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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