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P974 AWU

1996 Fiat Coupe

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,400 mi
Last recorded84,400 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat Coupe90,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 AWU
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 84,400 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 74,573 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,674 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 68,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front ball jiont covers in poor codition

Pass 25 Aug 2010 68,184 miles

both front ball jiont covers in poor codition

Pass 2 Oct 2009 66,446 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 65,590 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Oct 2008 65,590 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Sep 2007 64,041 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 62,097 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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P974 AWU is a 1996 Fiat Coupe in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P974 AWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P974 AWU registered?

P974 AWU is a 1996 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P974 AWU safe to buy?

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