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N453 HBH

1996 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,017 mi
Last recorded119,017 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN453 HBH
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 119,017 miles

N/S WIPER SPLIT AT END.

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND O/S REAR.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 119,017 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S WIPER SPLIT AT END.

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND O/S REAR.

Pass 20 May 2009 109,686 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 109,655 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 105,717 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 105,652 miles

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

current handbrake readings n/s 105kg,o/s 95kg,minimum required approx 115/120 per side.brake testing weight 1460kg.required total effort is 16% of this.

o/s hub/rack play

refer also prior fail/advise 25/4/7

unable to assess welded repair due to sealant etc

Fail 25 Apr 2007 105,404 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake pipes corroded,unable to assess condition.

fuel cap latch worn

limited slip diff fitted,unable to properly assess some items/areas.rear footbrake low effort,50 kg per side.

rear subframe+n/s/f wishbone bush wear,n/s/r radius arm spindle worn/play

Pass 19 Apr 2006 99,768 miles

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

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

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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N453 HBH is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N453 HBH, 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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N453 HBH is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 26 February 1996.

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