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P975 NLL

1997 Fiat Coupe

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,647 mi
Last recorded121,647 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP975 NLL
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 121,647 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 119,583 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 119,038 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 119,037 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 116,176 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear parking brake performance low

Pass 9 Sep 2015 113,628 miles

corrosion on o/s front lower bracket

Pass 8 Oct 2014 111,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 106,805 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 10,736 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 103,732 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 101,410 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 98,677 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 98,627 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 82,677 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 82,677 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 85,624 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 85,614 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 85,614 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 77,819 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 77,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2006 70,780 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 70,691 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 96,151 miles

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

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

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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P975 NLL is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P975 NLL, 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 P975 NLL registered?

P975 NLL is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P975 NLL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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