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P478 GAW

1996 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,453 mi
Last recorded134,453 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 GAW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 134,453 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 120,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 120,268 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 105,189 miles

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

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

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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P478 GAW is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P478 GAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P478 GAW registered?

P478 GAW is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P478 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P478 GAW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P478 GAW have outstanding finance?

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