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N96 LAP

1995 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,432 mi
Last recorded135,432 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Fiat Coupe91,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN96 LAP
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 135,432 miles

both beam patterns weak

Pass 4 Apr 2025 135,114 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 134,983 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 134,093 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 134,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 133,532 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 133,097 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 132,365 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 131,100 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 130,437 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 129,426 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 128,515 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

windscreen wipers poor

Fail 20 Mar 2015 128,505 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 21 Mar 2014 126,462 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 124,080 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 121,432 miles

both headlamp aims weak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 118,896 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 116,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 116,040 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 113,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dampness arround power steering rack

Fail 24 Mar 2009 113,411 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dampness arround power steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2008 110,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2007 108,105 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 106,535 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 106,535 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both rear tyre side walls perished

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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N96 LAP is a 1995 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 N96 LAP, 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 N96 LAP registered?

N96 LAP is a 1995 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 24 August 1995.

Is N96 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N96 LAP shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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