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N948 VHP

1996 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,391 mi
Last recorded124,391 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 VHP
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 124,391 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 124,230 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 116,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bothrear tyres just above the limits

Pass 10 Dec 2008 96,948 miles

All four brake discs corroded.

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Coolant leak from radiator bleed plug.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 93,247 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 86,986 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 86,986 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) 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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N948 VHP is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N948 VHP, 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 N948 VHP registered?

N948 VHP is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N948 VHP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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