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P838 MPU

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,845 mi
Last recorded97,845 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 MPU
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 97,845 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 91,531 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 85,064 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 82,334 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 80,826 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 79,367 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 77,956 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 77,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 76,272 miles

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 74,171 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 71,372 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 68,839 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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P838 MPU is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P838 MPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P838 MPU registered?

P838 MPU is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P838 MPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P838 MPU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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