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N493 CWE

1996 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,095 mi
Last recorded131,095 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 CWE
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2008 131,095 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 131,095 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2007 124,962 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 124,962 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 118,346 miles

1. n/s/r tyre tread worn very close to legal limit (1.6mm)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 118,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

1. n/s/r tyre tread worn close to legal limit on inner edge † †2. both rear brake discs corroded

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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N493 CWE is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N493 CWE, 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 N493 CWE registered?

N493 CWE is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N493 CWE safe to buy?

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