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P453 FAO

1997 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,163 mi
Last recorded55,163 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 FAO
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 55,163 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 54,892 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To lsv (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 54,804 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 53,857 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 53,349 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 53,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 53,142 miles

battery is held by cable ties

Fail 15 Oct 2014 53,142 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

battery is held by cable ties

Pass 22 Oct 2013 53,049 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,157 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 5 Oct 2012 52,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 3 Nov 2011 50,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 50,917 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,184 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 49,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre shows signs of perishing

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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P453 FAO is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P453 FAO, 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

How do I check the history of P453 FAO?

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What year was P453 FAO registered?

P453 FAO is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P453 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P453 FAO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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