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P437 MJA

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,657 mi
Last recorded71,657 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 MJA
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 71,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both)(ADVANCED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

minor exhaust blow from centre to rear box join

travel to handbrake)(ADVANCED

Pass 14 Jun 2017 70,716 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

travel to handbrake

Fail 10 Jun 2017 70,716 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

travel to handbrake

Pass 20 Jun 2016 69,442 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 10 Jun 2016 69,442 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,106 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advanced corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

rear wiper blade split

some corrosion to inside edges of both rear brake discs

Fail 1 Jun 2012 69,106 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advanced corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

rear wiper blade split

some corrosion to inside edges of both rear brake discs

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,277 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,399 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 64,735 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,542 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 55,923 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 50,378 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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P437 MJA is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P437 MJA, 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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P437 MJA is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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