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P999 RNS

1997 Fiat Coupe

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,418 mi
Last recorded76,418 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 RNS
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 76,418 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 75,083 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 73,247 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,168 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,949 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 69,977 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 69,967 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 69,899 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 69,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 65,724 miles

all four brake discs inner faces rusting

near side front tyre inner edge wearing

near side rear jacking point rusting

off side and near side headlamp beam images badly deteriorating

play in near side front lower suspension arm front bush

some metal brake pipes rusting in places

Pass 12 Jul 2010 65,010 miles

all brake discs inner faces rusting and off side badly

near side front tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 7 Jul 2010 65,007 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all brake discs inner faces rusting and off side badly

near side front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 10 Jul 2009 59,140 miles

front and rear brake discs inner faces rusting

off side and near side headlamp beam patterns deteriorating

off side rear tyre inner edge worn and getting close to legal limits

Pass 7 Apr 2008 58,868 miles

near side front lower suspension arm front inner bush worn

off side rear tyre edges wearing

Pass 11 Jun 2007 57,111 miles

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

Centre Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2006 54,173 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bushes perishing

fuel cap in poor condition

oil leak

play to rear suspension bushes

tyres wearing on edges+sidewall damage

washer pump+bottle leaking

washers poor

Fail 8 May 2006 54,171 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

bushes perishing

oil leak

play to rear suspension+axle mounting bushes

tyres perishing+wearing on edges+sidewall damage

washer bottle leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2005 50,119 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 50,098 miles

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P999 RNS is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P999 RNS, 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 P999 RNS registered?

P999 RNS is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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