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P812 XUH

1997 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,577 mi
Last recorded68,577 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP812 XUH
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,577 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 68,567 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

lower reading from offside handbrake

Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,564 miles

offside front brake hose starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jun 2018 68,558 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside front brake hose starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,547 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 68,513 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 68,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,191 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges.offside only just passes.

Fail 18 Jun 2015 68,191 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres worn on inside edges.offside only just passes.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 68,141 miles

engine sump plug washer leaking

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake discs deteriorated

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jun 2013 64,929 miles

offside rear brake disc rusty

Fail 19 Jun 2013 64,929 miles

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

offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2012 61,916 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 61,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2011 59,031 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 59,030 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 54,511 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,277 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 51,277 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 46,682 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 46,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 42,109 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 37,809 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 37,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (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)

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

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

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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P812 XUH is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P812 XUH, 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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P812 XUH is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 5 July 1997.

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