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P980 TFB

1997 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,409 mi
Last recorded133,409 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 TFB
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 133,409 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 133,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 129,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 129,630 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 121,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both sides rear suspension bump stops insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2009 121,876 miles

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

both sides rear suspension bump stops insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2008 113,336 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear suspension bump stops loose

Fail 15 Oct 2008 113,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear suspension bump stops loose

Pass 19 Oct 2007 105,191 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 97,228 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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P980 TFB is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 TFB, 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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P980 TFB is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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