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P202 OSX

1997 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

123,174 mi
Last recorded123,174 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 OSX
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 123,174 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened General to front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General to OS & NS inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 122,747 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 122,204 miles

general under body corrosion

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Oct 2020 122,199 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 3 Jun 2019 120,760 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 12,075 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 119,980 miles

4 x tyres deteriorated due to age 2005-2007

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded inside face

Pass 30 May 2017 119,413 miles

2 x rear coil springs corroded + suspension stops loose

Pass 20 May 2016 118,718 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 118,718 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 117,443 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 116,532 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 115,640 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 114,048 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 113,100 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 109,895 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 109,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 107,572 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 107,572 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 104,893 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 101,454 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 101,454 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 101,408 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 95,732 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 95,567 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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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P202 OSX is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P202 OSX, 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 P202 OSX registered?

P202 OSX is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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