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P879 OVV

1997 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,545 mi
Last recorded146,545 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 OVV
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 146,545 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 146,543 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 142,606 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 142,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 137,851 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 137,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 132,393 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 126,683 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 126,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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P879 OVV is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P879 OVV, 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 P879 OVV registered?

P879 OVV is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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