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N289 VRA

1995 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

91,638 mi
Last recorded91,638 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Fiat Coupe91,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 VRA
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 91,638 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 91,638 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 91,600 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 91,600 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 89,365 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 89,359 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 86,388 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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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N289 VRA is a 1995 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 91,643 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 N289 VRA, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N289 VRA registered?

N289 VRA is a 1995 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N289 VRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N289 VRA shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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