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N297 LJO

1996 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,006 mi
Last recorded106,006 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN297 LJO
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2010 106,006 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 100,719 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 98,409 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 91,804 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 91,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N297 LJO is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N297 LJO, 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 N297 LJO registered?

N297 LJO is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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