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P525 LSJ

1997 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,549 mi
Last recorded80,549 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 LSJ
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 80,549 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/f shock absorber bump stop deteriated

rear shock absorber bump stops deteriated

Pass 8 Oct 2007 77,208 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS BROKEN

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEELS

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY ON INNER EDGES

Pass 22 Sep 2006 74,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres bald on edges but centre three quarters

both rear suspention bump stops loose

condensation in n/s/f headlamp lens

Pass 22 Sep 2005 70,900 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 70,900 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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P525 LSJ is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P525 LSJ, 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 P525 LSJ registered?

P525 LSJ is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P525 LSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 LSJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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