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P230 GBW

1997 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,087 mi
Last recorded76,087 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 GBW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 76,087 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 76,087 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 76,019 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 76,019 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 76,012 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 75,960 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,487 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 74,356 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 74,352 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 73,404 miles

front windscreen slightly marked

Pass 23 Jun 2016 71,254 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 69,843 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 69,268 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2013 68,578 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 68,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 67,606 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 66,307 miles

advise front discs worn

Pass 19 Jun 2010 65,170 miles

advise bonnet shocks weak.

advise inner front discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2009 63,652 miles

advise bonnet shocks weak.

advise front discs worn pads 3000/4000 miles

advise nearside front headlight slight discolouration

Pass 21 Jun 2008 61,858 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 59,794 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 57,470 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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P230 GBW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P230 GBW, 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 P230 GBW registered?

P230 GBW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P230 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P230 GBW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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