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P196 YPC

1996 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,341 mi
Last recorded104,341 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 YPC
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 104,341 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 99,507 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 92,266 miles

Brake discs rusty due to vehicle being stood.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 91,964 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 80,949 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear inner sills have slight corrosion

gear oil leak

oil leak

steering system has slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 23 Aug 2014 77,891 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres are perishing

slight gear oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 73,999 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 68,617 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2012 68,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 63,470 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,913 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 58,862 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 53,736 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,027 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 47,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,112 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2006 36,904 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 31,755 miles

both ,front tyres getting low in tread

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 YPC is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P196 YPC, 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 P196 YPC registered?

P196 YPC is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P196 YPC safe to buy?

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