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P316 DPC

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,172 mi
Last recorded136,172 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 DPC
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 136,172 miles

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

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

not all bulbs on centre stoplight working

offside lower corner of screen damaged

Fail 11 May 2011 136,170 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

not all bulbs on centre stoplight working

offside lower corner of screen damaged

Pass 11 May 2010 129,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape on inner edge

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

wipers starting to split

Pass 26 Mar 2009 125,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate deteriorated.

offside wiper split.

rear exhaust mounting perished.

Fail 21 Mar 2009 125,523 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate deteriorated.

offside wiper split.

rear exhaust mounting perished.

Pass 20 May 2008 121,639 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 121,639 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 121,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 108,881 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 108,775 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust emissions just meet

offside chassis leg damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2006 97,722 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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P316 DPC is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P316 DPC, 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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P316 DPC is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 8 March 1997.

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