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P20 VLV

1997 Fiat Coupe

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,226 mi
Last recorded72,226 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 VLV
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 72,226 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 69,967 miles

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Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess OUTER CASING (1.1.15 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 69,966 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess OUTER CASING (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 66,117 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 66,108 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside bonnet strut damaged

both rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 16 Sep 2022 63,384 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 60,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 60,469 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 60,052 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,210 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 58,257 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 57,623 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 56,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlamps dipswitch insecure

Pass 15 May 2012 56,424 miles

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

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

headlamps dipswitch insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2011 54,009 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 53,011 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 53,011 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2009 50,673 miles

n/s front brake pad sensor wire broken.

Pass 24 May 2008 48,082 miles

oil leaking from underside front of vehicle .underside body cover panels fitted ,unable to locate oil leak.

Fail 2 May 2008 48,069 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 47,371 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 46,212 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 46,212 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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P20 VLV is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P20 VLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P20 VLV registered?

P20 VLV is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P20 VLV safe to buy?

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