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N887 MGC

1996 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,784 mi
Last recorded118,784 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN887 MGC
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 118,784 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 118,774 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 113,956 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 106,154 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 105,817 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 104,367 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 98,465 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs corroded

front pads low

Fail 3 Apr 2006 98,425 miles

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

Nearside 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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N887 MGC 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 75%.

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 N887 MGC, 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

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What year was N887 MGC registered?

N887 MGC is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N887 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N887 MGC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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