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P580 ACU

1997 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

200,499 mi
Last recorded200,499 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 ACU
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 200,499 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 200,354 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 198,771 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 194,724 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 187,946 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 185,011 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 179,541 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 171,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 171,405 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 162,505 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 155,989 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 155,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 148,146 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 148,109 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 142,897 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 142,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 137,575 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 136,021 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear bump stop deteriorated/loose on fixing

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

Steering column lower u/j has slight play in

Fail 16 Jun 2008 135,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine oil level low

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear bump stop deteriorated/loose on fixing

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

Steering column lower u/j has slight play in

Pass 23 May 2007 116,640 miles

both rear tyres heavily feathered

slight play in steering column universal joint

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 24 May 2006 104,580 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering column u/j

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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P580 ACU is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P580 ACU, 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 P580 ACU registered?

P580 ACU is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P580 ACU safe to buy?

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