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P820 CFT

1997 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,386 mi
Last recorded132,386 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 CFT
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 132,386 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 129,239 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 127,906 miles

rear brake imbalance only just met requirements

Fail 22 Apr 2016 127,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake imbalance only just met requirements

Pass 24 Apr 2015 124,640 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s floor showing corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2015 124,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres showing deterioration and cracking

o/s floor showing corrosion

rear exhaust rubber showing deterioration

Fail 15 Apr 2014 122,051 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 122,051 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 118,964 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both sills have slight damage

Fail 11 Apr 2013 118,962 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

both sills have slight damage

front wipers not parking

Pass 24 Apr 2012 117,144 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 117,144 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 109,401 miles

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

Oil leak

rear subframe bushes have slight play

Fail 11 Apr 2011 109,401 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear subframe bushes have slight play

Pass 22 Apr 2010 101,731 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front top suspension bearings slightly rough

Pass 27 Apr 2009 92,667 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 86,058 miles

Horn working intermitanly.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 79,536 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 74,052 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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P820 CFT is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P820 CFT, 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 P820 CFT registered?

P820 CFT is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P820 CFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P820 CFT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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