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P23 FOF

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,378 mi
Last recorded64,378 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 FOF
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 64,378 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 64,224 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 63,985 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,907 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 63,129 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 62,545 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,153 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 61,267 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 60,268 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 58,573 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 118,480 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 118,480 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres have worn inner edges.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 111,838 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 106,277 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 102,621 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2009 102,621 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2007 99,364 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 93,899 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 88,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2005 88,145 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P23 FOF is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P23 FOF, 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 P23 FOF registered?

P23 FOF is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P23 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 FOF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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