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P213 RYU

1997 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,320 mi
Last recorded88,320 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 RYU
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 88,320 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 86,939 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 86,939 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 85,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 82,583 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 82,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 80,754 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 80,754 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 76,694 miles

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

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

wiper blades are leaving a few streaks

Pass 16 Oct 2013 73,648 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 70,794 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 70,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

headlight intensity low

Pass 12 Apr 2011 69,501 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,528 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 66,756 miles

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 65,012 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 62,455 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 62,455 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 60,650 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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P213 RYU is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P213 RYU, 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 P213 RYU registered?

P213 RYU is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P213 RYU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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