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P950 YRU

1996 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

68,241 mi
Last recorded68,241 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 YRU
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 68,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 68,106 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 67,804 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill, both sides of vehicle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 11 May 2021 67,804 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill, both sides of vehicle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 28 May 2020 66,038 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

lower cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 28 May 2020 66,038 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

lower cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 9 May 2019 65,201 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

windscreen wipers worn but clearing windscreen adequately.

Fail 9 May 2019 65,201 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank shield in wrong position. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached both bump stops (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

windscreen wipers worn but clearing windscreen adequately.

Pass 31 May 2018 63,620 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 61,754 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 58,687 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 58,685 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2015 57,080 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 57,080 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 54,859 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 54,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 57,890 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,103 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 45,373 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 45,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 43,281 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,679 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 40,677 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 36,443 miles

UNDERSIDE COVERS INSECURE

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,021 miles

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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P950 YRU is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 P950 YRU, 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 P950 YRU registered?

P950 YRU is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 24 November 1996.

Is P950 YRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P950 YRU shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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