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P966 XNW

1997 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,226 mi
Last recorded98,226 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 XNW
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 98,226 miles

Coolant leak area of radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak area of gearbox ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

battery loose

Pass 17 Oct 2016 95,684 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 95,681 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, possibly inner sill too (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Rear brakes low effort but just enough to pass, recommend remedial work

Pass 1 Oct 2015 92,049 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both sides (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 89,042 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 82,773 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 82,772 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 78,675 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,625 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 70,973 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 70,973 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 69,182 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 69,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 67,401 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 67,396 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 62,923 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 61,474 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P966 XNW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P966 XNW, 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 P966 XNW registered?

P966 XNW is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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