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N480 JJO

1996 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

84,392 mi
Last recorded84,392 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 JJO
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 84,392 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 84,321 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2008 75,847 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear 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)

off side front tyre has a small cut in side wall

Fail 11 Apr 2008 75,746 miles

Front Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 7,573 miles

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 75,716 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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N480 JJO is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N480 JJO, 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 N480 JJO registered?

N480 JJO is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N480 JJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N480 JJO shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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