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P85 HVP

1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,112 mi
Last recorded146,112 miles
Recorded on24 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo95,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 HVP
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe 20V Turbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2008 146,112 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 136,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 117,920 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo?

Based on 740 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
5,564
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 127
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 38
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P85 HVP is a 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 95,634 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P85 HVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P85 HVP is a 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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