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P557 YHB

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,913 mi
Last recorded112,913 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 YHB
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 112,913 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 112,777 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 111,091 miles

play in nearside track rod end

Pass 29 Mar 2011 109,982 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

rear wiper split

Fail 18 Mar 2011 109,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

rear wiper split

Pass 19 May 2009 106,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rust at rear under car

Fail 18 May 2009 106,142 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s rear handbrake cable needs lifting

weld repair made to n/s rear wheel

Fail 12 May 2009 10,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

engine under cover insecure

n/s rear handbrake cable needs lifting

weld repair made to n/s rear wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2008 105,670 miles

both front coil spring s coroded

exhaust blowing slightly

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 4 Apr 2008 105,657 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

exhaust blowing slightly

front NO plate slightly deteriorated

front and rear coil springs coroded

front brake discs coroded

rear brake discs coroded

slight play in steering column

Fail 21 Jan 2008 105,610 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 105,538 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

exhaust blowing slightly

front NO deteriorated

slight corosion on front brake discs

Pass 31 Aug 2006 94,913 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake on limit=16%

Fail 31 Aug 2006 94,913 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake on limit=16%

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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P557 YHB is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P557 YHB, 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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P557 YHB is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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