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P832 UUG

1997 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,559 mi
Last recorded132,559 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP832 UUG
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 132,559 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 132,406 miles

'Dry' bearing noise from belts area of engine

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/Rear tyre cracked/perished within tread, should be replaced

Pass 1 May 2012 131,929 miles

HID dipped beam conversion fitted

N/S/Rear tyre severely ceacked and perished... REPLACE ASAP...

low effort recorded at rear service brakes

Fail 24 Apr 2012 131,926 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

HID dipped beam conversion fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/Rear tyre severely ceacked and perished... REPLACE ASAP...

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

low effort recorded at rear service brakes

Pass 16 Apr 2011 130,416 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 128,930 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 128,930 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 127,595 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 126,290 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 123,736 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 123,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 120,011 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 120,001 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

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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P832 UUG is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P832 UUG, 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 P832 UUG registered?

P832 UUG is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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