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P902 SNM

1997 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

130,291 mi
Last recorded130,291 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP902 SNM
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 130,291 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 127,211 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 127,174 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2021 126,136 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 126,126 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 125,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 124,811 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 123,905 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 123,029 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 123,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 119,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

slight engine misfire

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Aug 2016 119,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

slight engine misfire

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jul 2015 113,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 8 Jul 2014 106,271 miles

Front o/s floor has corrosion

Has some blue smoke from cold clear when warm

N/S rear inner sill has some corrosion

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight water leak from radiator

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 105,251 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 105,251 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 102,284 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorating

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

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

air bag warning light on

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2012 102,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorating

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

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

air bag warning light on

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2011 99,211 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

n/s/f flexi hose slightly twisted.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 99,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

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

rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 92,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 92,598 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 86,470 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 77,229 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 71,411 miles

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)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no plate cracked

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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P902 SNM is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P902 SNM, 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 P902 SNM registered?

P902 SNM is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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