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P796 WDG

1997 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

71,072 mi
Last recorded71,072 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 WDG
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 71,072 miles

all disc's slightly corroded

all tyres starting to perish

oil leak

rear most exhaust mount broken but still supported

still smokes slightly when cold but clears when hot

Fail 21 Oct 2015 71,060 miles

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

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

all disc's slightly corroded

all tyres starting to perish

oil leak

rear most exhaust mount broken but still supported

Fail 25 Sep 2015 71,053 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH HEADLIGHTS (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH WIPERS (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

all tryes perishing inside tread but not deep enough to reach cords

disc's slighlty corroded all round

offside rear handbrake cable casing slighlty damaged

oil leak

rear most exhaust mount broken but still supported by other mounts

Pass 21 Dec 2010 69,388 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f seat belt slight damage

rear compensator valve may be siezed

Fail 21 Dec 2010 69,379 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f seat belt slight damage

rear compensator valve may be siezed

Fail 22 Oct 2010 69,346 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 22 Sep 2009 66,652 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 61,188 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 61,188 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 57,953 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 57,953 miles

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P796 WDG is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P796 WDG, 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 P796 WDG registered?

P796 WDG is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P796 WDG safe to buy?

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