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P594 CWL

1997 Fiat Coupe

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,524 mi
Last recorded121,524 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP594 CWL
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 May 2011 121,524 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise offside rear brake brake discs back corroded

advise on offside front tyre cut on outer wall (been glue back by customer)

advise rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

bonnet dampers weak

both rear suspension coil springs rusted

headlamp leveler unit missing behind dash

nearside rear tyre nailed

offside front door/wing area damaged

one LED not working on centre brake lamp

slight play in offside steering track rod end ball joint

small cracks on nearside front brake flexy hose

strong advise on cuts on nearside front tyre outer wall

strong advise on stonechip on windscreen zone "A"

Pass 2 Aug 2010 115,530 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

front and rear brake discs badly corrored

Fail 2 Aug 2010 115,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

front and rear brake discs badly corrored

Pass 18 Jun 2009 112,239 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 109,602 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 106,239 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 103,220 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear bump stops missing

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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P594 CWL is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P594 CWL, 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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P594 CWL is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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