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P530 OLR

1997 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,784 mi
Last recorded114,784 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP530 OLR
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 114,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 113,278 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 113,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 111,959 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 111,023 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 110,269 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 109,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 108,392 miles

Advise slight play in steering drumsticks

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 108,381 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2014 101,627 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 101,316 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 101,122 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 100,626 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear brake disc pitted offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2009 100,177 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 95,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 90,675 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 90,665 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front floor pand/chassis rails deformed

front brakes have an imbalanced performance

near side front brake wear indicator wire briken

Pass 2 Mar 2006 86,842 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 86,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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P530 OLR is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P530 OLR, 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 P530 OLR registered?

P530 OLR is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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