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P543 OCS

1997 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,646 mi
Last recorded121,646 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 OCS
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 121,646 miles

NSF OUTER SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED ALTHOUGH JUST OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA I STRONGLY ADVISE REPAIR .

Fail 29 Apr 2010 121,614 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

NSF OUTER SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED ALTHOUGH JUST OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA I STRONGLY ADVISE REPAIR .

Pass 28 Apr 2009 118,631 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 118,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine smokes on start up low oil

slight leak from power steering rack

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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P543 OCS is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P543 OCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P543 OCS registered?

P543 OCS is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P543 OCS safe to buy?

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