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N657 CLG

1995 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

111,091 mi
Last recorded111,091 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Fiat Coupe91,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN657 CLG
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2013 111,091 miles

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

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

General corrosion to underfloor/inner sills areas

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 108,745 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2012 108,745 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 105,117 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 105,117 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2011 105,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 100,236 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 100,234 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Both rear brake discs badly pitted

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 90,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

wipers splitting

Pass 8 Aug 2009 90,950 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers splitting

Pass 14 Aug 2008 82,202 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2008 82,113 miles

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

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

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

engine and gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2007 74,426 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 69,834 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 69,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

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

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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N657 CLG is a 1995 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 N657 CLG, 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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What year was N657 CLG registered?

N657 CLG is a 1995 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 23 October 1995.

Is N657 CLG safe to buy?

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