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P589 HJO

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,509 mi
Last recorded50,509 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP589 HJO
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 50,509 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre appears under inflated

Fail 6 Oct 2008 50,457 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre appears under inflated

Pass 17 Sep 2007 42,613 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 42,613 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 88,036 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 85,699 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

both rear bump stops disconected and loose in coil spring

brake fluid low

fuse melted in fuse box

park brake cable outer split

wipers slow

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 HJO is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P589 HJO, 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 P589 HJO registered?

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

Is P589 HJO safe to buy?

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