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P538 RMB

1997 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,041 mi
Last recorded97,041 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 RMB
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 97,041 miles

both rear brake discs slightly scored & pitted

Fail 27 Jan 2012 97,019 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs slightly scored & pitted

Fail 5 Nov 2010 92,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 92,491 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 82,988 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 77,768 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 77,768 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 73,303 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Aug 2007 73,303 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Jun 2007 133,369 miles

n/s/f track rod end slight play

o/s/f bottom ball joint slight play

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2006 129,926 miles

Offside Outer Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 129,926 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 125,232 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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P538 RMB is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P538 RMB, 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 P538 RMB registered?

P538 RMB is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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