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P589 DCJ

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,065 mi
Last recorded101,065 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP589 DCJ
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 101,065 miles

Rear general underbody rust

Pass 6 Sep 2024 99,800 miles

Front subframes corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs heavily corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear subrame and components corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2024 99,788 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative inoperative, disconnected (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframes corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs heavily corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear subrame and components corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 98,645 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer tail pipe corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2021 98,642 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 97,155 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 96,362 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 93,700 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 93,670 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired load spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 93,019 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 92,218 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 92,207 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 90,809 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 90,241 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 84,517 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 82,780 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 79,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 76,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 76,035 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,902 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 70,583 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 68,197 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 64,464 miles

service brake only just meets legal limit

Fail 8 Apr 2006 64,464 miles

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

service brake only just meets legal limit

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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P589 DCJ is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P589 DCJ, 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 P589 DCJ registered?

P589 DCJ is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P589 DCJ safe to buy?

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