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N424 VBD

1996 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,798 mi
Last recorded117,798 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN424 VBD
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 117,798 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 117,751 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 117,664 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 117,663 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 117,464 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 115,997 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2013 113,388 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2012 109,014 miles

All brakepipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2012 109,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

All brakepipes slightly corroded

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

Fuel tank strap broken but still supported by the other side

General underside slightly corroded

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

O/s front inner arch has corrosion but not within any prescribed area

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 108,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 104,479 miles

1.rear brake discs pitted 2.n/s wiper blade starting to split

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 31 Oct 2008 103,578 miles

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

dust covers perished on bottom ball joints

various oil leaks from engine

Fail 29 Oct 2008 103,570 miles

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

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

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

dust covers perished on bottom ball joints

various oil leaks from engine

Pass 9 Nov 2007 96,317 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 96,310 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 93,693 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 93,681 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to both centre chassis rails by front floors

Fail 9 Sep 2006 93,671 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N424 VBD is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N424 VBD, 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 N424 VBD registered?

N424 VBD is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N424 VBD safe to buy?

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