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P138 HUX

1996 Fiat Coupe

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,111 mi
Last recorded113,111 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 HUX
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 113,111 miles

Nearside Rear upper suspension arm heavily corroded

Offside Rear upper suspension arm heavily corroded

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 112,821 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear upper suspension arm heavily corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear upper suspension arm corroded

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 112,556 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension arm heavily corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension arm heavily corroded

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 112,537 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe failure during test procedure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension arm heavily corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension arm heavily corroded

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 111,388 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 111,388 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 109,721 miles

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

some corrosion to sills, floor pan, front and rear suspension components

Pass 25 Aug 2020 109,699 miles

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

some corrosion to sills, floorpan, all suspension components

Pass 8 Aug 2019 109,437 miles

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

corrosion to sills, floor pan and suspension components

Pass 31 Jan 2018 109,201 miles

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Fail 30 Jan 2018 109,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 23 Jan 2017 108,876 miles

light corrosion to sills and rear springs

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 24 Nov 2015 107,560 miles

all brake discs worn

corrosion to sills and rear springs

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2015 107,546 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

all brake discs worn

corrosion to sills and rear springs

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 105,033 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 104,431 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 102,724 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 100,245 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 97,064 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 95,576 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 95,564 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 90,286 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 83,507 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 83,500 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 82,125 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 79,247 miles

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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P138 HUX is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P138 HUX, 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 P138 HUX registered?

P138 HUX is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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