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P488 XCD

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,743 mi
Last recorded110,743 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 XCD
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 110,743 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted obscuring vision

Pass 26 Feb 2021 110,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside corroded due to being sat up for a long time (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 110,553 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside corroded due to being sat up for a long time (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 107,533 miles

play in both rear radius arm bushes

vehicle has been stood

Pass 15 Sep 2017 107,374 miles

o/s/r radius arm slight play

vehicle has been stood for some time

Pass 24 Oct 2014 107,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 20 Sep 2014 107,345 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs corroded on face

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear silencer tail pipe missing

Pass 13 Mar 2012 96,225 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 89,688 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 83,165 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 73,945 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 60,233 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 5,982 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 51,467 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 51,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 41,338 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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P488 XCD is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P488 XCD, 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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What year was P488 XCD registered?

P488 XCD is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P488 XCD safe to buy?

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