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R5 PJC

1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,721 mi
Last recorded136,721 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo95,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 PJC
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe 20V Turbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2006 136,721 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 134,656 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 134,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R5 PJC is a 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R5 PJC, 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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What year was R5 PJC registered?

R5 PJC is a 1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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