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P219 MCS

1997 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,742 mi
Last recorded109,742 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 MCS
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2007 109,742 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 109,742 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 91,002 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 91,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P219 MCS is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P219 MCS, 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 P219 MCS registered?

P219 MCS is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P219 MCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P219 MCS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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