MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,312 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear corrosion to rear valence
Offside Rear wheel arch valence holed and corroded - not structural
petrol cap seal splitting and in poor condition
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear corrosion to rear valence
Offside Rear wheel arch valence holed and corroded - not structural
petrol cap seal splitting and in poor condition
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear corrosion to rear valence
Offside Rear wheel arch valence holed and corroded - not structural
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general underbody corrosion
petrol cap seal splitting and in poor condition
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear wheel arch valance holed - not structural
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear wheel arch valance holed - not structural
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant bottle empty
general underbody corrosion
Offside rear wheel arch valance holed - not structural
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear spring assistors excessively deteriorated
Offside rear wheel arch valance holed - not structural
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear spring assistors excessively deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside rear wheel arch valance holed - not structural
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear spring assistors excessively deteriorated
Both front brake pipes corroded
Corrosion on both rear outer and inner sills
Fuel cap sealing washer splitting
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both front brake pipes corroded
Corrosion on both rear outer and inner sills
Fuel cap sealing washer splitting
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
both front brake pipes slightly corroded
corrosion on both rear outer sills
fuel cap sealing washer splitting
rear suspension corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
both front brake pipes corroded
corrosion on both rear outer sills
fuel cap sealing washer splitting
nearside steering rack gaiter slightly split
rear suspension corroded
corrosion on both rear outer sills
corrosion on offside front inner wing
parking brake has only just met the minimum efficiency
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
corrosion on both rear outer sills
corrosion on offside front inner wing
parking brake has only just met the minimum efficiency
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine emits smoke from cold clears when warm returns if left idling advise remedial repair
fuel cap sealing ring perrishing
nearside front flexy hose slightly twisted
nearside inner and outer sill corroding
offside inner and outer sill corroding
offside rear bumpstop insecure
rear brake compensator spring poorley ajusted loose
rear suspension components starting to corrode
rear tyres starting to wear out of shape
some corrosion to underside floor and chassis
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside rear bumpstop insecure
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine emits smoke from cold clears when warm returns if left idling advise remedial repair
front brake discs scored and in poor condition advise replacement
fuel cap sealing ring perrishing
nearside front flexy hose slightly twisted
nearside inner and outer sill corroding
offside inner and outer sill corroding
offside rear park brake effort lower than expected
rear brake compensator spring poorley ajusted loose
rear brake on nearside has a low effort than expected
rear discs scored and in poor condition advise replacement
rear suspension components starting to corrode
rear tyres starting to wear out of shape
some corrosion to underside floor and chassis
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front brake pipe corroded
offside rear brake disc discoloured
offside rear suspension bump stop insecure
slight corrosion on both rear outer sills
slight play in offside front suspension arm,bottom ball joint
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front brake pipe corroded
offside rear brake disc discoloured
offside rear suspension bump stop insecure
slight corrosion on both rear outer sills
slight play in offside front suspension arm,bottom ball joint
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine smokes
offside rear brake binding slightly
offside rear brake disc discoloured
slight fluffing on nearside front seatbelt
Oil leak
both front sills slightly damaged
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
nearside front wiper blade split and smearing
offside rear coil spring corroded
unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
coolant hose split
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P523 REX is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 P523 REX, 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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P523 REX is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 11 April 1997.
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