MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo?
Based on 740 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P261 JAJ is a 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 95,634 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P261 JAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P261 JAJ registered?
P261 JAJ is a 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, first registered on 18 April 1997.
Is P261 JAJ safe to buy?
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