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P921 RBP

1996 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,069 mi
Last recorded87,069 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP921 RBP
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 87,069 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on tread

exhaust corroded

fluid around steering rack

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside wing mirror damaged

oil leaks

windscreen scratched

Fail 21 Jan 2010 87,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on tread

exhaust corroded

fluid around steering rack

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside wing mirror damaged

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2009 68,593 miles

Fuel tank mounting straps corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside mirror loose and insecure

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

Offside steering rack gaitor damp with oil

Play in offside srteering rack

surface corrosion to outer faces of both rear brake discs

Fail 13 Jan 2009 68,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel tank mounting straps corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside mirror loose and insecure

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

Offside steering rack gaitor damp with oil

Play in offside srteering rack

surface corrosion to outer faces of both rear brake discs

Pass 18 Jan 2008 63,593 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks

Fail 18 Jan 2008 63,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks

Pass 18 Jan 2007 49,658 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet prop not holding bonnet up

front registration plate slightly damaged

slight play found in offside front steering rack

Fail 18 Jan 2007 49,658 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet prop not holding bonnet up

front registration plate slightly damaged

slight play found in offside front steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2006 44,565 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 44,565 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

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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P921 RBP is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 90,924 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 P921 RBP, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P921 RBP registered?

P921 RBP is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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