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P968 PCL

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

93,814 mi
Last recorded93,814 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 PCL
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 93,814 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 93,814 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure centre to rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 93,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

floor pan corroded in a couple of places

Pass 4 Mar 2024 89,173 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 89,173 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 88,976 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 88,610 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 88,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 87,418 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 85,072 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 83,625 miles

Offside Front Track Rod Slight Play

Pass 21 Oct 2016 81,038 miles

Catalytic convertor deteriorated

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 81,036 miles

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

Catalytic convertor deteriorated

Rear brake application low

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 79,470 miles

Catalytic convertor deteriorated

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 79,470 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Catalytic convertor deteriorated

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 76,943 miles

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

off side hand brake effort low.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 75,188 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 75,188 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 73,183 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 73,181 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 70,787 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 68,086 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,045 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 62,152 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 59,501 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 29,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2007 56,353 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 53,127 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 5,305 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P968 PCL is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P968 PCL, 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 P968 PCL registered?

P968 PCL is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P968 PCL safe to buy?

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