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N714 PTL

1996 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

38,251 mi
Last recorded38,251 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN714 PTL
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 38,251 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 36,901 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 36,901 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 36,585 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2024 36,585 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2022 36,509 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 36,242 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 35,830 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 35,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 34,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 34,508 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 31,137 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 31,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 29,444 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 29,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 2,301 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 22,024 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 22,024 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,046 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 19,046 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 17,836 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 17,192 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 16,773 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 16,773 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 15,144 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 15,512 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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N714 PTL is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N714 PTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N714 PTL?

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What year was N714 PTL registered?

N714 PTL is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N714 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N714 PTL shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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