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P21 SJD

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,851 mi
Last recorded116,851 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 SJD
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 116,851 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 109,949 miles

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

back box corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2015 109,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2013 107,329 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

front b/discs s/rusted

Pass 10 Dec 2011 107,324 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2011 107,321 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2010 106,298 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 101,482 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 98,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 89,398 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres cutting out on inside

Pass 12 Feb 2007 87,886 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 83,148 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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P21 SJD is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJD, 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 P21 SJD registered?

P21 SJD is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P21 SJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P21 SJD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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