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P912 SUW

1997 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,114 mi
Last recorded82,114 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP912 SUW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 82,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

both handbrake cables starting to bunch up

exhaust corroding on joints

n/s headlight dim

Pass 3 Feb 2016 80,752 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

oil leaks

power steering resivoire damp

Fail 30 Jan 2016 80,743 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

oil leaks

power steering resivoire damp

Pass 9 Jan 2015 79,875 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s/r caliper handbrake lever sticks half way

Pass 11 Jan 2014 78,204 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 76,713 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 76,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre perishing.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 75,272 miles

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

front discs rusty

hand brake ok but need to pull up hard

rear brake discs surface rust

Fail 16 Feb 2012 75,272 miles

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

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

front discs rusty

rear brake discs surface rust

Pass 15 Feb 2011 73,143 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 73,142 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 65,808 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 65,799 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 60,997 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 56,223 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 56,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 52,002 miles

nearsde rear tyre sidewall perishing

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2006 48,712 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 48,677 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P912 SUW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 P912 SUW, 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 P912 SUW registered?

P912 SUW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P912 SUW safe to buy?

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