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P69 LYD

1997 Fiat Coupe

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,683 mi
Last recorded61,683 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP69 LYD
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 61,683 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 61,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 61,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 59,875 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 58,881 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 57,094 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 54,915 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 54,915 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 53,072 miles

Bolt missing on exhaust bracket by sump.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 53,072 miles

Bolt missing on exhaust bracket by sump.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 49,731 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 419,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 49,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,781 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,163 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,386 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 43,371 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 43,371 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,353 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,665 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 42,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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P69 LYD is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P69 LYD, 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 P69 LYD registered?

P69 LYD is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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