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P511 HOV

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,800 mi
Last recorded158,800 miles
Recorded on16 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 HOV
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 May 2007 158,800 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

bonnet safety catch siezed,,(freed off and lubricated ..

bonnet support insecure ..

exhaust tail pipe rusting..

Pass 16 May 2007 158,800 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet safety catch siezed,,(freed off and lubricated ..

bonnet support insecure ..

exhaust tail pipe rusting..

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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P511 HOV is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P511 HOV, 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

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What year was P511 HOV registered?

P511 HOV is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P511 HOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P511 HOV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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