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P2 OVT

1996 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

181,638 mi
Last recorded181,638 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 OVT
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 181,638 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

offside/floor sill corroded

slight corrosion areas of underside

Fail 27 Apr 2026 181,638 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

offside/floor sill corroded

slight corrosion areas of underside

Pass 28 Apr 2025 178,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc surface poor/corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc surface poor/corroded

Offside Front Inner brake disc surface poor/corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner brake disc surface poor/corroded

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

supplementary restraint system warning lamp doesn't illuminate (7.1.6a)

Pass 19 Apr 2024 174,146 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2023 169,435 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

o/s handbrake readings slightly low

slight oil leaks

Pass 19 Apr 2022 164,485 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

eml on

handbrake just making efficiency reading

reverse lamp inop

slight corrosion brake discs

Fail 19 Apr 2022 164,485 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

eml on

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

handbrake just making efficiency reading

reverse lamp inop

slight corrosion brake discs

Pass 21 Apr 2021 159,723 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 153,683 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 153,680 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 149,988 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 142,384 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (at front) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 142,384 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (at front) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 137,286 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 131,376 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 125,577 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 121,346 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 116,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 110,915 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 104,228 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 103,700 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 101,705 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2006 101,611 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 99,855 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2005 99,845 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2005 99,634 miles

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

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

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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P2 OVT is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P2 OVT, 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 P2 OVT registered?

P2 OVT is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 19 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P2 OVT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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