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P651 SUG

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,860 mi
Last recorded105,860 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP651 SUG
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 105,860 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 105,850 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 104,621 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 104,609 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 101,147 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 100,019 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r sills corroded but not with in 30cm of a loadbearing member brakes or suspsion

Pass 4 May 2017 98,453 miles

slight corrosion on rear sills

Pass 11 Apr 2016 96,191 miles

Nearside Rear Inner INNER SILL AT REAR THE SMALL PLATE REQUIRES SOME MORE WELD ON ONE EDGE

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 96,191 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low X2 (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner INNER SILL AT REAR THE SMALL PLATE REQUIRES SOME MORE WELD ON ONE EDGE

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 95,687 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 95,687 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 93,478 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 91,702 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 91,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 90,657 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 90,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 89,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 85,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 83,514 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 79,040 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2005 72,889 miles

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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P651 SUG is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P651 SUG, 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 P651 SUG registered?

P651 SUG is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P651 SUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P651 SUG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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