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P988 YGG

1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,105 mi
Last recorded107,105 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo95,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 YGG
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe 20V Turbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 107,105 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front wheelarch trim rubbing on tyre

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2008 107,103 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front wheelarch trim rubbing on tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2007 103,173 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 103,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 93,598 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo?

Based on 740 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
5,564
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 127
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 38
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P988 YGG is a 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 95,634 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 20V Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P988 YGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P988 YGG is a 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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