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P585 TBJ

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,418 mi
Last recorded119,418 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 TBJ
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 May 2013 119,418 miles

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 119,418 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 117,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front tyre has splits within tread patten

Fail 1 May 2012 117,634 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front tyre has splits within tread patten

Pass 1 Oct 2010 117,575 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 117,575 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 113,790 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 108,831 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 108,831 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 100,609 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 100,535 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 96,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 96,362 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust trim loose

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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P585 TBJ is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P585 TBJ, 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 P585 TBJ registered?

P585 TBJ is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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