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1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

145,160 mi
Last recorded145,160 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP750 MOT
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 145,160 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 144,824 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 144,824 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 143,537 miles

slight blue smoke from exhaust on start-up

Fail 26 May 2016 143,472 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp insecure/broken (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front tyres very worn on inner/outer edges of tread

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine oil level checked and found oil heaverly contaminated with coolant

excessive oil leaks?

gearbox oil leaks ?

oil cooler broken /insecure [behind bumper ] and pipes swollen /leaking at connections

oofside rear brake pads/disc showing sighns of excessive heat

possible oil leaks at p/steering hoses near steering rack

radiator leaking [at centre of core] and lower cooling hose leaking

rear foot brake efficency poor

Pass 22 Jun 2015 139,995 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

heavy engine oil leak

smoke emitted from exhaust when on fast idle

Fail 21 May 2015 139,638 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

emits alot of smoke

positive terminal on battery broken

Pass 17 Jun 2014 137,711 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 137,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 135,054 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 135,049 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 123,432 miles

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

some noise from n/s front w/brg

Fail 7 Dec 2011 123,432 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

some noise from n/s front w/brg

Pass 20 Oct 2010 110,798 miles

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

Oil leak

osr disc rusty

water leak

Fail 20 Oct 2010 110,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

osr disc rusty

water leak

Pass 29 Aug 2009 100,501 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 100,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2008 88,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 88,893 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 78,154 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 66,140 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2005 56,871 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 56,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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P750 MOT is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 P750 MOT, 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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P750 MOT is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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