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P790 NAR

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

96,338 mi
Last recorded96,338 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 NAR
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 96,338 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temp repaired (6.1.2 (a))

slight wheel bearing play to o/s/f

Pass 3 Jun 2024 95,944 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake flexi hoses perished, cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 95,944 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake flexi hoses perished, cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play retightened hub nut (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 94,417 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 93,858 miles

front anti roll bar link rubbers starting to perish

front number plate deteriorating

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

slight seepage from exhaust ,( resealed)

Pass 4 Sep 2020 92,865 miles

front anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

front exhaust section seeping, re-sealed

n/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2019 92,417 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 92,257 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases resealed (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint swivel (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre's outer edge wear

o/s/r tyre's outer edge wear

Fail 21 Feb 2018 92,257 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases resealed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced h1 bulb (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint swivel (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre's outer edge wear

o/s/r tyre's outer edge wear

Pass 10 Mar 2017 91,604 miles

outer edge wear to both rear tyres

outer edge wear to both rear tyres

Fail 24 Feb 2017 91,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

outer edge wear to both rear tyres

outer edge wear to both rear tyres

Pass 19 Feb 2016 90,927 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Offside (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 86,940 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 86,940 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 82,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 82,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 78,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 75,511 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 71,204 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 71,157 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn low on edges of tread

offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge of tread and close to legal limit

Pass 19 Feb 2010 67,159 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges of tread

Fail 15 Feb 2010 67,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges of tread

Pass 17 Feb 2009 62,383 miles

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

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges of tread

Pass 14 Feb 2008 57,774 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 52,562 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 52,646 miles

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

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

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

small leak o/s/f drive shaft gaiter.-------- incorrect size bolt fitted to o/s/f shock absorber/stub axle fixing.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 47,522 miles

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

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

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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P790 NAR is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P790 NAR, 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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P790 NAR is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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