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N438 JMW

1995 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,286 mi
Last recorded105,286 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Fiat Coupe91,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 JMW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 105,286 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 104,768 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust held with cables ties but held firm

Fail 28 Oct 2009 104,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 104,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 101,176 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 101,164 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 90,206 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 80,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 80,133 miles

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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N438 JMW is a 1995 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N438 JMW, 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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N438 JMW is a 1995 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 27 October 1995.

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