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P726 FBW

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,555 mi
Last recorded122,555 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP726 FBW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2012 122,555 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 122,555 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 122,514 miles

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

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK END HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

STANDARD EXHAUST FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2010 117,530 miles

Exhaust blowing slightly

Rear disks corroded slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2009 111,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 111,159 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 110,853 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 102,768 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 137,978 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 137,978 miles

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

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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P726 FBW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P726 FBW, 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 P726 FBW registered?

P726 FBW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P726 FBW safe to buy?

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