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P935 TVS

1997 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,762 mi
Last recorded53,762 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP935 TVS
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 53,762 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 53,487 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 53,118 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 51,827 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 148,166 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 147,218 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 147,212 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 145,296 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 145,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 140,542 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear brake low effort

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 140,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear brake low effort

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 136,071 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly affecting light output

slight side to side movement in steering column top mounting/fixing

Fail 27 May 2016 135,826 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly affecting light output

slight side to side movement in steering column top mounting/fixing

Pass 5 Jun 2015 129,836 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 129,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 118,932 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 109,924 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 102,240 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 96,896 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 88,400 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 82,293 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 82,231 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 77,750 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 77,718 miles

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

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

drivers seat back loose but secured in upright position

Pass 18 Apr 2007 75,199 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 72,201 miles

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

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

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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P935 TVS is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P935 TVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P935 TVS registered?

P935 TVS is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P935 TVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P935 TVS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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