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P756 OND

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,707 mi
Last recorded130,707 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP756 OND
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 130,707 miles

engine oil leaks

the exhaust mid silencer and heat shield catching the rear roll bar and is close to the brake pipes

the nearside and offside front dirt guard supports are corroded threw

the nearside and offside rear dirt guard supports corroded threw

the nearside front lower wishbone rear bush is soft and starting to wear

the nearside front wheel outer rim is damaged / slow puncture

the offside front bumper end is loose

the offside front inner wheel arch dirt guard is loose

the radiator support cross member is corroded

the rear exhaust hanger has had a repair which is forcing the exhaust up into the wrong position

the bonnet stay is poor

Fail 17 May 2016 130,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to compensater (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged a b s ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe leaking pipes leaking at the a b s unit (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped brake flex (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped brake flex (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking pipe to caliper leaking at the union (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking to the brake flex leaking at the union (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks

the exhaust mid silencer and heat shield catching the rear roll bar and is close to the brake pipes

the nearside and offside front dirt guard supports are corroded threw

the nearside and offside rear dirt guard supports corroded threw

the nearside front lower wish bone rear bush is soft and starting to wear

the nearside front wheel outer rim is damaged/slow puncture

the offside front bumper end is loose

the offside front inner wheel arch dirt guard is loose

the radiator support cross member is corroded

the rear exhaust hanger has had a repair which is forcing the exhaust up into the wrong position

the bonnet stay is poor

Fail 3 Aug 2015 130,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

brake fluid low

radiator viss poor

rear shockers week

slight play in the offside front lower ball joint

the front engine under tray is insecure

the front radiator support is heavily corroded

the nearside front brake flex is starting to perish

the nearside front wheel rim is damaged

the nearside front wishbone front bush has become unbonded

the offside front wheel arch trim loose

the rear brake discs are heavily corroded and pitted

Pass 1 Aug 2014 126,191 miles

damage to n/s/r quarter panel

handbrake travel high

wheel rims badly scuffed

Fail 22 Jul 2014 126,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

damage to n/s/r quarter panel

handbrake travel high

wheel rims badly scuffed

Pass 20 Jul 2013 120,974 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 120,953 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion on wheel arches and n/s sill at front

engine oil leaks

n/s wiper blade is split at the end

o/s rear tyre is worn to 1.6mm advise replacement

rear suspension bump stops are loose in springs

Pass 10 Jul 2012 115,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 109,154 miles

handbrake just passed brake test,weak.

rear brake discs have corrossion to them

rear tyres starting to distort

rear wiper blade slitting

Fail 28 Jun 2011 109,154 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

handbrake just passed brake test,weak.

rear brake discs have corrossion to them

rear tyres starting to distort

rear wiper blade slitting

Pass 29 Jun 2010 103,203 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 96,091 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 96,091 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

1 segment of high level stop light inop

front number plate is cracked

front suspension lower ball joint dust boots are split

movement in n/s front suspension lower arm front bush

nail in n/s rear tyre

rear suspension bump stops are broken

Pass 4 Jun 2008 89,927 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 83,540 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 76,605 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 76,605 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P756 OND is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P756 OND, 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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P756 OND is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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