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P945 MDB

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,624 mi
Last recorded144,624 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP945 MDB
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 144,624 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 144,081 miles

Nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 143,930 miles

Underseal applied to underside of vehicle.

Pass 17 Jan 2022 143,422 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 142,917 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 142,378 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering Fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 142,358 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering Fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 141,591 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 139,638 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 136,893 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 134,982 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 132,593 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 130,511 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 128,972 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 126,455 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 126,450 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2011 122,707 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 122,696 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2010 120,131 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 117,618 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 117,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front brake pipe slight corrosion to caliper

o/s front brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s n/s rear brake hoses slight corrosion on ferrules

Pass 7 Jan 2008 113,530 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 108,734 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 108,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 103,936 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 103,933 miles

Parking 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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P945 MDB is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P945 MDB, 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 P945 MDB registered?

P945 MDB is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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