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P980 SHX

1997 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,786 mi
Last recorded170,786 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 SHX
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 170,786 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 168,772 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 167,589 miles

Nearside STEERING RACK GAITER SLIGHT DAMPNESS

Offside Front TYRE CRACKED ON INNER SIDEWALL

Fail 5 Sep 2015 167,552 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside STEERING RACK GAITER SLIGHT DAMPNESS

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

Offside Front TYRE CRACKED ON INNER SIDEWALL

Pass 3 Feb 2014 162,395 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 162,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

rear brake discs corroded, heavy corrosion to whole underside of car especially around suspension parts, major engine oil leak, exhaust bracket missing, bonnet and roof damaged, centre console missing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 160,239 miles

n/s & o/s rear disks slightly pitted

Fail 19 Jul 2010 160,239 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

n/s & o/s rear disks slightly pitted

Pass 27 Jul 2009 156,906 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 156,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 153,001 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 152,984 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 149,046 miles

rear exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs/pads worn

metal brake pipes corroded at rear and front offside

play in both steering track rod end balljoints

Pass 21 Jul 2006 122,689 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

one bulb in high level brake light inoperative

Fail 21 Jul 2006 122,689 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

one bulb in high level brake light inoperative

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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P980 SHX is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P980 SHX, 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 P980 SHX registered?

P980 SHX is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P980 SHX safe to buy?

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