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P553 BFX

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,350 mi
Last recorded88,350 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 BFX
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 88,350 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 88,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 964,402 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 86,402 miles

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

nsr tyre run flat

oil low

play in rack rod ends

play in steering colum

Pass 16 Nov 2006 81,903 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 81,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

cut in off side front tyre outter side

front wipers not very good

Pass 14 Oct 2005 71,147 miles

both front brake hoses cracked

both rear tyres worn on inner edges 205/5016w

Fail 27 Jul 2005 70,376 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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P553 BFX is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P553 BFX, 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 P553 BFX registered?

P553 BFX is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P553 BFX safe to buy?

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