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P642 OLD

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,101 mi
Last recorded117,101 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 OLD
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 117,101 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 114,036 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 111,182 miles

blue smoke at raised idle

o/s/r handbrake performance low

Pass 29 Dec 2015 111,032 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to excess

Pass 30 Dec 2014 107,532 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 107,205 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 107,202 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 106,380 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 106,107 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 104,625 miles

n/s/r brake pad wearing thin

Fail 15 Aug 2008 104,625 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 99,760 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 26 Jul 2006 92,623 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 92,623 miles

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

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

drivers wiper arm touches bonnet

some smoke from exhaust ,on starting engine.

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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P642 OLD is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P642 OLD, 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 P642 OLD registered?

P642 OLD is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P642 OLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P642 OLD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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