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P238 YPL

1996 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,197 mi
Last recorded85,197 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 YPL
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Feb 2009 85,197 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 85,197 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 6 Oct 2006 85,197 miles

o/s front wash weak spray

Pass 8 Apr 2006 85,002 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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P238 YPL is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 90,924 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 P238 YPL, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P238 YPL registered?

P238 YPL is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P238 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P238 YPL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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