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P971 VRF

1997 Fiat Coupe

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,470 mi
Last recorded69,470 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 VRF
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 69,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 65,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 May 2025 65,595 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2024 61,633 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 59,404 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 57,623 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 57,623 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 54,758 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 54,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 May 2010 54,483 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 May 2009 53,443 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 53,320 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 49,983 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 45,982 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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P971 VRF is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P971 VRF, 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 P971 VRF registered?

P971 VRF is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P971 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P971 VRF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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