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P21 ERO

1997 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,660 mi
Last recorded34,660 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 ERO
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 34,660 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 31,910 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 29,758 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 29,758 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 29,403 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 28,572 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 28,564 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2014 26,536 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 24,361 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 23,438 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 22,446 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 21,082 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 19,988 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 18,704 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,873 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 15,090 miles

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

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

stone chip in sceen

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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P21 ERO is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P21 ERO, 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

How do I check the history of P21 ERO?

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What year was P21 ERO registered?

P21 ERO is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is P21 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P21 ERO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P21 ERO have outstanding finance?

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