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P693 DEP

1997 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

132,178 mi
Last recorded132,178 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 DEP
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 132,178 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 132,155 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 125,531 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 125,404 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 121,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 121,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 120,140 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension components/ inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal vehicle underbody undersealed/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 120,138 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure fouling on exhaust (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension components/ inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal vehicle underbody undersealed/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 117,531 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 113,189 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 111,004 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 111,004 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 108,682 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 108,681 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 105,939 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 103,564 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 103,564 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 101,942 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 101,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 98,045 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 98,039 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 93,090 miles

Oil leak

rear silencer, outlet pipe, rotted & holed

Pass 9 May 2011 84,141 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2011 83,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 78,883 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 78,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 74,866 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 69,451 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 65,854 miles

Front no. plate is damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2006 61,577 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 61,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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P693 DEP is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 P693 DEP, 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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What year was P693 DEP registered?

P693 DEP is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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