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N437 TPK

1996 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,526 mi
Last recorded101,526 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN437 TPK
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 101,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 98,429 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 96,513 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 3/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 4/ RADIATOR CORRODED

Fail 6 Jun 2009 96,462 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 3/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 4/ RADIATOR CORRODED

Pass 21 May 2008 92,947 miles

1/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 3/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUME

Fail 8 May 2008 92,945 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

1/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 3/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUME

Pass 28 Sep 2007 89,796 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 89,796 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 81,946 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 81,942 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2005 80,955 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 80,955 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in steering rack

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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N437 TPK is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N437 TPK, 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 N437 TPK registered?

N437 TPK is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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