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P7 JJN

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,238 mi
Last recorded71,238 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 JJN
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 71,238 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 69,925 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 63,530 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,632 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 53,797 miles

Nearside mirror slight damage.

Fail 28 Mar 2008 53,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Nearside mirror slight damage.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 53,794 miles

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

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

battery insecure

offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 14 Sep 2007 53,760 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 53,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery insecure

bonnet stay not working

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust slightly blowing

Fail 24 Feb 2006 51,696 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 51,696 miles

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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P7 JJN is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P7 JJN, 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 P7 JJN registered?

P7 JJN is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P7 JJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P7 JJN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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