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P4 DTS

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,749 mi
Last recorded132,749 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 DTS
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 132,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 132,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 129,068 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Aug 2009 125,767 miles

see checklist 109507

Fail 7 Aug 2009 125,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

see checklist 109507

Pass 8 Aug 2008 125,022 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 125,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 122,581 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 116,694 miles

front discs worn on inside edge

noise from engine area

slight movement on nearside bottom suspension arm inner bush

Fail 5 Apr 2006 116,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn on inside edge

noise from engine area

slight movement on nearside bottom suspension arm inner bush

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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P4 DTS is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P4 DTS, 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 P4 DTS registered?

P4 DTS is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P4 DTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P4 DTS shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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