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P515 XCD

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,649 mi
Last recorded81,649 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 XCD
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 81,649 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 79,894 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 77,955 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 76,179 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 74,449 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 72,171 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 70,347 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,194 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

all four jacking points corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2019 68,120 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails/wings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all 4 jacking points heavy corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2017 66,164 miles

start of corrosion on the offside rear inner sill

Fail 9 Jun 2017 66,161 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking top brake pipe top caliper (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

start of corrosion on the offside rear inner sill

Pass 11 May 2012 65,402 miles

both rear tyres cracking

inner discs corroded

Fail 11 May 2012 65,402 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

inner discs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,258 miles

Both rear tyres sidewall seperating O/s/rear tyre just legal

Front discs inner rusted and pitted just legal

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2010 61,485 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S and N/S front tyres side walls cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

wipers worn

Pass 29 Apr 2009 60,447 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 59,164 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

both front tyres uneven wear alignment check

o/s/f tyre cut across tyre width not deep enough to reach ply cords

Fail 1 May 2008 59,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

both front tyres uneven wear alignment check

o/s/f tyre cut across tyre width not deep enough to reach ply cords

Pass 3 May 2007 58,365 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 58,357 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf tyre wearing unevenly and cut in tread †osr tyre wearing un evenly

Pass 21 Apr 2006 57,492 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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P515 XCD is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P515 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 P515 XCD registered?

P515 XCD is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P515 XCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P515 XCD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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