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P656 MHJ

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,441 mi
Last recorded123,441 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 MHJ
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 123,441 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 120,899 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 120,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 118,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 118,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 114,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 111,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 108,361 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 108,361 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 105,576 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 105,569 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure Bench Seat (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported Strut mounting Clip insecure (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked Caliper to Flexi pipe (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 101,830 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 100,443 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 100,436 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2010 99,570 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 98,631 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 98,614 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal deteriorating.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 98,507 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal deteriorating.

Pass 21 May 2008 95,671 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 95,671 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 90,415 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 90,415 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 88,868 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 88,868 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 85,029 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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P656 MHJ is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P656 MHJ, 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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P656 MHJ is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 9 July 1997.

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