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P196 AAA

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

41,613 mi
Last recorded41,613 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 AAA
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 41,613 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 41,461 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 41,292 miles

Nearside Front brake hose perished ,advise renewing

Pass 20 Jun 2023 41,018 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 40,882 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 40,810 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 40,736 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 40,690 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 40,651 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 40,637 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop loose/worn out

front tyres near the limit and worn off on inner edge

rear pads getting low,advise renewing soon

Pass 2 Jun 2016 40,540 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 40,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 40,077 miles

Front tyres bald on inside edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 39,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres bald on inside edges

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

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 May 2012 38,385 miles

Front tyres bald on inside edges

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 38,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front tyres bald on inside edges

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,904 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 32,272 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 29,704 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small chips in front screen

Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,476 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 26,186 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 23,303 miles

Rear brake pads low

Fail 31 May 2006 23,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads low

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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P196 AAA is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 93,876 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 P196 AAA, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P196 AAA registered?

P196 AAA is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P196 AAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P196 AAA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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